Senior Associate Internal Audit

As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the Senior Associate, Internal Audit will report to the Director, Internal Audit and support the execution of financial, compliance/professional practices, information technology, and business continuity audits, as well as various special projects. This individual will play an integral role in performing audit engagements, applying established methodologies and leveraging prior experience to evaluate accounting, operational, statistical, and governance-related processes.

The Senior Associate will assess the reliability and effectiveness of internal control systems, business processes, and organizational procedures. Responsibilities include identifying trends and anomalies, evaluating the governance and design of internal controls, and verifying the accuracy and completeness of recorded transactions. The role ensures that activities comply with applicable laws, policies, and standards while contributing to the continuous improvement of organizational practices.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Operate in a matrix organization collaborating with global team members and executing audits in multiple areas under the Finance, Compliance, Information Technology, and Business Continuity pillars

• Support the audit Team Lead by executing testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness and sufficiency of controls

• Document the procedures conducted and outcomes of testing in a clear and concise manner

• Effectively document audit results through clear and concise work papers contributing to audit conclusions, outcomes and, recommendations

• Participate in professional development and educational opportunities by sharing learnings with team members

• Perform or participate in other ad hoc tasks assigned by direct manager or department management, such as system administration, audit governance management, investigations, acquisitions or external audit support.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: 

• Bachelor's degree (accounting, accountancy, finance preferred)

• Appropriate financial qualification/certification CA, CPA, CISA, CIA, etc. (preferred)

• 2+ years of experience in Audit, Internal Controls or Finance (Big 4 experience strongly preferred)

Desired Skillset:

• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams located in multiple locations

• Ability to work on multiple engagements simultaneously and deliver high quality work product

• Effective communication skills in both oral and written forms

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity to be able to adhere to regulations and compliance

• Experience working with stakeholders within Legal and Compliance, Finance, Business Process, Financial Planning and Analysis, Manufacturing, Information Technology, etc.

• Available to travel up to 40% while conducting audits

• Experience in a Global Internal Audit function

• Strong knowledge of standards, procedures, and general auditing policies

• Knowledge of external auditing practices and relevant regulations (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

• Knowledge of accounting standards (e.g. GAAP, IFRS)

• Ability to analyze data, give correct interpretations, and solve problems

• Diverse experience including industry knowledge of life sciences, medical device, and pharmaceuticals

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

● Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets

● Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings as work evolves

● See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

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