Senior Internal Auditor

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.

ICON plc, a leading global, NASDAQ-listed contract research organisation, seeks an ambitious and highly motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join its global internal audit team to lead and support internal audits globally. Expected maximum annual travel is 15%. The role reports to the Manager/Senior Manager of Internal Audit.

As a key member of the ICON Group Internal Audit team, you will perform internal control, financial and operational audits for ICON plc, with emphasis on global project governance and risk assurance.

What You Will Do

• Lead risk-based internal audit assignments across ICON's global divisions, from planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting and follow-up, with appropriate management oversight and in line with the Audit Committee-approved internal audit plan.
• Manage Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and reporting requirements across ICON's global divisions.
• Lead walkthroughs and risk assessments with process owners.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Use and help enhance audit management and SOX tools to support efficient testing, documentation and reporting.
• Perform independent assurance reviews of strategic programmes and transformation initiatives, assessing governance, risk management and the effectiveness of key controls.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports, identify the root causes of control weaknesses and agree practical, risk-based management action plans, owners and target dates.
• Identify and communicate significant risk and control issues, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Track agreed management actions and independently validate remediation before recommending closure, escalating overdue or inadequate actions where appropriate.
• Manage competing priorities effectively and deliver assignments to agreed deadlines.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in preparing Audit Committee reports and relevant management updates.
• Use data analytics to identify risk indicators, support audit testing and develop evidence-based insights.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual internal audit plan.
• Build constructive relationships with key stakeholders, encourage engagement with Internal Audit and provide objective challenge while maintaining independence.
• Motivate, coach and develop more junior team members to excel in their roles and advance professionally.
  
  

The Profile

• ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Strong IT skills; experience using data analytics to support audit work is desirable.
• At least three years relevant internal or external audit experience, with demonstrated experience independently delivering audit assignments. Experience in a multinational or listed-company environment is desirable.
• Strong report-writing skills, excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal controls, with a solid understanding of SOX testing techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team.
• Commercial mind-set and value-add focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex audit findings clearly and influence stakeholders constructively.
• Ability to work in a professional and ethical manner at all times maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
  
  

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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