Manager IT Internal Audit

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Accounting & Controllership vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

To provide objective risk-based and assurance that contributes to an effective internal controls framework over the relevant IT systems of Avantor. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of all IT audits of internal controls over relevant systems, including updating risk assessments, assessing internal control adequacy, designing a risk-based audit plan, analyzing testing results, drafting findings, and preparing audit reports. This position will assist the Director of Internal Audit with establishing timetables, tracking metrics, managing outstanding issues, and scheduling and hosting client meetings. Focus on building positive independent relationships with key stakeholders and continuously promoting progressive audit strategies.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in technology, finance, accounting, or related field
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in testing internal IT controls

Who you are:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and manage other resources.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to adapt in a high growth, rapidly evolving environment.
• Manage audits of the general business functions in supporting the execution of the annual audit plan
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley provisions and SSAE / 18 SOC1 and SOC2 requirements.
• Understanding of internal audit concepts/framework (e.g., COSO, CoBIT) and other leading business and IT controls/security frameworks.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Draft process documentation, working papers, and audit reports that are clear, concise, and provide a balanced view of risk and work performed.
• Perform IT audit fieldwork, including control testing and documentation of test results.
• Communicate audit issue and advise on remediation action plans.
• Support development of a data analytics program to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit engagements.
• Guide internal audit team members in use of data analysis and analytic tools in audit assessment.
• Navigate technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for uses of data analytics in audit testing.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all.
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures and execute Company standards on appearance and functionally as well as appropriate brand representation.
• Communicates any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations.
• Execute team member performance improvement plans.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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