Manager Internal Audit

Job Description Summary

To participate in internal audits as part of an audit team working under the guidance of the Lead auditor and/or Director. To perform audits that assess business/information technology risks and evaluate related internal controls in accordance with Sandoz IA’s methodology standards

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Conduct audits in the areas assigned to evaluate the control framework in close co-operation with the Lead auditor.

• Identify and evaluate risks and controls across the range of Sandoz businesses and functional areas.

• Support the Lead auditor in the planning of audits as well as delivering audit reports, including reviewing and agreeing issues with responsible management.

• Build effective relationships with staff and management in order to understand business process, gather information, discuss/agree potential solutions to control deficiencies and communicate findings.

• Perform special projects and other duties and provide input on audit practices, tools and

  administrative activities. Keep up to date with the audit methodology and the use of technology.

• Follow up on identified findings ensuring appropriate timing and effective remediation.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in one of the disciplines or with relevant qualifications i.e., audit, finance, legal, risk management.
• Internal audit certification (CIA) or Accountant certification (ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken), an additional language is an advantage
• 3+ years of experience in Internal Audit or Financial controls
• Knowledge of SAP and understanding of IT controls

You’ll receive:

• Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
• Risk Life Insurance
• 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)
• Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year
• Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)
• Multisport Card
• Premium Health Care Program

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Building Effective Teams, Compliance And Controls, Continuous Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, E2E Process View, Employee Engagement, Esg Data Management, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Interpersonal Savvy, People Development, Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving