Senior Manager of Internal Audit
Zoetis

Job Info

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Role Description

The Internal Audit Senior Manager will be responsible for the execution and oversight of audit plan deliverables and assignments. The Senior Manager must possess in-depth technical expertise and maintain a systematic approach to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's risk management activities, recommend corrective actions to improve processes and controls, and/or identify value-add opportunities to the business, where possible.

• Conduct and oversee on-site and remote independent evaluations of Zoetis' global financial, operational, compliance processes to ensure Zoetis' risks are properly managed.

• Perform and coordinate audit planning, including the audit scope, audit procedures, project timelines and resourcing.

• Assess key risks, the effectiveness of management processes/controls and risk mitigation activities.

• Perform data analytics, as needed, to evaluate process risk and determine audit scope.

• Ensure successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements, inclusive of planning, fieldwork executions, and wrap up activities.

• Prepare formal written reports setting forth recommendations for management to strengthen and improve the control environment.

• Present audit results to management, including practical recommendations to address identified risks or process gaps.

• Develop strategic relations with stakeholders and senior management. Serve as a trusted advisor; partner with management by aligning audit projects with business objectives.

• Actively participate in department key strategic initiatives and deliverables including the annual risk assessment process or special projects.

• Support preparation of presentations and updates for the Audit Committee.

• Supervise and review project deliverables of direct reports.

• Provide audit support for external/integrated audits, as applicable.

Domestic and/or international business travel of approximately 20-25%

The position will oversee 2 Direct Reports

Minimum of 2 days on site

Knowledge, Skills, Ability Requirements:

• Strategic thinking, able to challenge status quo.
• Strong leadership skills; work with autonomy and independence, while providing necessary guidance to direct reports.

• Relationship building; serve as a trusted and reliable advisor to the business.
• Solid project management skills, with ability to work under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical skills to support effective/efficient process reviews and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Knowledge of SAP, AuditBoard is a plus

Qualifications (Training, Education, & Prior Experience):

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MA/MS/MBA preferred.
• Professional designations - CPA, CFE, CIA preferred.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of auditing experience (internal/external) required; Healthcare industry experience a plus; international experience a plus.
• Strong background in financial and information systems, prior experience with Sarbanes -Oxley requirements a plus.
• People management experience preferred.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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