US-NJ Berkeley Heights, SENIOR AUDITOR, Schering-Plough Corporation 0956
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Position: Senior Auditor
Date: January 22, 2009
JOB #0956
Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ

Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: Senior Auditor

Global Functions - Compliance 

Background:

The position of Senior Auditor is an integral part of Schering-Plough’s Global Internal Audit (GIA) department, headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ. It is also the most senior staff position in the department, supervising Staff and Associate Auditors.  

This group is a world-class, professional, internal audit department in one of the largest, most dynamic companies in the global pharmaceutical industry. GIA is managed by a Vice-President and a leadership team of five Audit Directors.  

Additionally, the department is staffed by Audit Managers, Associate Managers, Staff Auditors, and Associate Auditors. GIA has centers of excellence located in both the United States (Berkeley Heights, NJ) and the Netherlands (Oss). 

The mission of GIA is to provide Schering-Plough Corporation with value added audit services for its operations in over 100 countries world-wide. The objective of the group’s human resource recruiting program is to attract and hire high caliber individuals. These individuals will then be groomed to develop leadership and critical thinking skills to enable either promotion into financial operations positions or leadership roles within GIA, depending upon skills, goals and available opportunities. 

As a management training area, GIA is an excellent department in which to learn the business of Schering-Plough Corporation, while learning the skills of a financial professional. 

Purpose of Job:

Under the direction of Audit management, the position of Senior Auditor is responsible for assisting in the execution of the annual internal audit plan, both domestically and internationally. This position also assists in performing financial audits, the safeguarding of company assets, and ensuring that internal controls and policies and procedures are in place, and working as management intended. In addition, the Senior Auditor will ensure compliance with all required internal controls and policies & procedures. In addition, the Senior Auditor will participate in the Global Risk Assessment process, which in turn is the basis for the department’s annual Global Audit Plan/Schedule. 

The Senior Auditor will frequently function as the Lead or In-Charge Auditor on many audit assignments. In this capacity, it is expected that the Senior Auditor will display leadership skills in obtaining the required audit scope work documents, setting priorities, verifying that fieldwork proceeds on schedule, overseeing, organizing and supervising the audit resources assigned and ensuring the audit work group operates effectively. 

This position may also assist in evaluating opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings as determined, and reporting the same to management for further action. The Senior Auditor position is also expected to be able to work independently of the Audit team when required. This position will work primarily on moderate to high complexity audits, progressing as their skill sets, experience and confidence will determine. 

Dimensions of Job:

This position reports to an Audit Director and has functional responsibility for working with and assisting Associate Auditors, Staff Auditors, Associate Audit Managers and Audit Managers on overall coordination of the audit process on all audits as assigned. 

The Senior Auditor will perform audit testing and procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. 

The position of Senior Auditor will apply basic root cause analysis in audit fieldwork, and will develop audit expertise, including understanding the audit body of knowledge. The Senior Auditor’s individual work in these areas will have a direct impact on the audit work group performance. 

In addition, the Senior Auditor will be responsible for:

• Documenting audit findings, maintaining accurate workpapers and researching findings to conclusive management response in conjunction with the lead auditor and other audit staff.
• Assisting in the drafting audit findings, observations and recommendations
• Participating in management and department briefings regarding audit findings and observations
• When functioning as the In-Charge Audit Lead, provide liaison between the Audit Team and Audit Management
• Presenting the Audit objectives during the opening meeting with clients
• Presenting the draft audit findings at the closing meeting with clients
• Frequently functioning as the Lead or In-Charge Auditor on many audit assignments.
• Overall management of the audit work assignment and audit resources
• Supervising, coaching and developing entry level Associate Auditors, as well as Staff Auditors
• Practicing project management skills
• Displaying good time management
• Utilizing effective listening skills
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the auditee.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing audit programs, under direction of Audit management.
• Meets with and interviews the necessary audit clients.
• Participates in meetings with clients and amongst audit staff and management.
• Makes presentation at opening meeting with clients.
• Frequently functions as the Lead or In-charge auditor on audit assignments.
• Has overall responsibility for the audit fieldwork and supervision of audit work team.
• Presents draft audit findings to clients at closing meeting.
• Assist with review and testing of documents, and preparation of work papers.
• Perform field test work and audit procedures as necessary.
• Conducts financial audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), to determine compliance with policies & procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepares and documents draft audit findings and recommendations, supported by accurate workpapers for review by Audit management.
• Assists in the preparation of objective, factual draft complete audit reports for audit management review and discussion.
• Assist in developing appropriate recommendations for corrective action and in soliciting adequate and timely management response to the same.
• Seeks out, documents and presents draft opportunities for best practices.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.

Major Challenges:

• Assists with and works on multiple audits, often concurrently.
• Required business travel, ranges from 25-40%
• Learning Curve – learns quickly to make a timely contribution to the Audit Department
• Works diligently in a fast paced environment where multi-tasking is valued.
• Provides effective oral and written communication of findings to Audit staff and management
• Function as Lead or In-charge auditor as required
• Responsible for audit fieldwork and supervision of audit work group.
• Learns/become proficient in the use of the TeamMate electronic work papers and scheduling tool
• Is prepared to deal with sensitive/confidential issues, displays composure – exhibits respect for people.
• Functions as a role model, and helps supervise, coach and develop entry level Associate Auditors and Staff Auditors.

Minimal education required for this job:

Bachelor of Science 

Specialized or Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree – Accounting, Finance, Information Technology majors.
• Advanced degree desirable.
• Professional certification as a CPA, CIA, CISA, CA preferred, or as near future goal
• 3 - 6 years of related and relevant work experience
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with all levels of management
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Computer proficient, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, ACL & related audit tools etc
• Flexibility, willingness to undertake international travel
• Positive attitude, desire to learn and succeed
• Team player
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop entry level personnel

EOE

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