About This Role

As our new Manager, Internal Audit you will support the execution of internal audit projects through the identification operational and financial risk areas, development and completion of audit test plans and the communication of observations and recommendations to enhance the control environment. Collaborate with and supervise other internal and external team members on various audits to ensure timely and thorough completion of their assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Risk Assessment: Assist / Participate in the risk assessment and annual audit plan development process.
• Development: Responsible for daily supervision of audit staff (internal and third-party providers). Develop, manage, and perform operational, financial and compliance audits of the Company’s worldwide operations. The objectives of the audits are to:
  • Evaluate that sound business and control principles are in place and working effectively
  • Identify opportunities to improve business and control practices.
  • Evaluate whether company resources are used effectively and efficiently, and that management is performing their responsibilities in compliance with applicable Company Policies and Procedures.
• Key elements include:
  • Engagement planning:
    • Obtain a deep understanding of operational objectives, key performance measures and leading practices for the area under audit.
    • Identify internal and external risk factors.
    • Identify control objectives, control activities, key control points, key systems and data.
    • Assist in the development of audit scope, objectives, and work programs.
  • Fieldwork Execution:
    • Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and processes through detailed testing. Properly document work papers to support audit observations for review by audit management.
    • Manage internal and external staff. Review staff workpapers.
    • Develop project plan and execute fieldwork and reporting on schedule with strong project management.
  • Communication & Reporting:
    • Prepare audit observations, discuss with audit management and auditee to verify factual content, and to present the issues within appropriate context and tone at audit meetings.
• Participate, as necessary, in senior executive level presentations on audit findings, potential remediation plans and other key management initiatives.
• Establishes effective business relationships within the company and assists management in the understanding and adoption of internal control principles.
• Ability to perform integrated audits (include operational technology components)
• Assist in execution of the company’s SOX program, including conducting reviews of testing.

Who You Are

You have solid knowledge and experience in diversified auditing. You have an ability interpret data and you thrive working independently on routine and new assignments. You are a true partner and you collaborate seemlesly across teams, and encourage diverse perspectives and backgrounds at all levels to optimize performance.

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance with master’s degree / MBA. Professional certifications should include CPA, Chartered Accountant or Equivalent.
• Diversified auditing experience.
• Non-audit experience (such as financial planning & analysis, operational accounting, or compliance) and Life Sciences industry experience plus.
• Ability to travel between 30-40% to international markets for assignments, as necessary.
• Critical thinker, ability to navigate the gray, articulate business risks and navigate conflict.

Other attributes and skills include:

• Well-developed business partnering and relationship management skills.
• Ability to apply business acumen to complex and diverse business issues.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executive levels.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Strong understanding of core accounting concepts
• Strong knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment and internal control concepts
• Awareness of fraud risks and schemes
• Ability to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, relevant business risks and present to management.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts