Senior Internal Auditor - India, Chennai - Hybrid, Office-Based

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Senior Internal Auditor at ICON, you will bring your expertise to our financial management function, taking ownership of key deliverables and mentor colleagues across the team.

What You Will Do

You will lead on quality assurance and compliance tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

Audit Execution: Plan and execute complex and high-impact audit engagements to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and operational processes.
Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and identify potential areas of concern, developing audit plans and strategies to address these risks.
Documentation: Prepare comprehensive audit workpapers, findings, and reports to support audit conclusions and recommendations.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with established audit methodologies, standards, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on SOX compliance and other relevant regulations.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to management, promoting transparency and collaboration in addressing areas for improvement.
Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics tools to extract insights and trends, enhancing the depth and scope of audits.
Adaptability: Stay updated on emerging trends and changes in the audit landscape, adapting audit processes accordingly.

Your Profile

You will have a strong foundation in quality assurance and compliance, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus).
Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in internal audit or a related field.
Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control frameworks.
Familiarity with SOX requirements and other relevant regulations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thorough documentation.

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements We would encourage you to apply regardless – there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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