Corporate Audit Senior Associate

Career Category Finance ABOUT AMGEN Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world s toughest diseases and make people s lives easier fuller and longer We discover develop manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what s known today ABOUT THE ROLE Role Description The Corporate Audit Senior Associate will report to the Corporate Audit Senior Manager The Audit Senior Associate will assist the Chief Audit Executives Director Senior Managers and Staff of Amgen Corporate Audit in providing independent objective assurance and consulting services The Corporate Audit Senior Associate will support with International functional and Healthcare compliance audits by analyzing data to identify higher risk transactions perform sample selection for the audits and to test transactions to determine if the company s system of risk management control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a company of Amgen s size and market In addition the Corporate Audit Senior Associate will support the team by further streamlining the audits and using automation robotics and AI were possible and appropriate Roles Responsibilities Effectively plans coordinates and conducts periodic audits of Amgen business processes in accordance with approved annual audit plans Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Successfully manages and cultivates key relationships to ensure that Corporate Audit s scope of work and the objectives of the organization are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner Exercises excellent judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Corporate Audit and the Company Effectively researches the laws codes and regulations applicable to the healthcare compliance finance data privacy ABAC risks and functional risks Execute audits including but not limited to analyzing data performing sample selection and executing transactional testing Drafts work papers documenting work performed and written communications of audit results Provides project management responsibility for accomplishments of audit timelines Pro-actively suggest improvements to streamline the audit process by the use of automation robotics and AI Discharges responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities as well as the Association of Healthcare Compliance Internal Auditors Seven Component Framework Travel up to 15 per year Must-Have Skills Knowledge and understanding of internal control framework and International Compliance and Finance risks Audit experience preferably with big 4 company Pharmaceutical biotechnology industry experience Excellent business acumen e g knowledge of business drivers finding solutions and knowledge of accounting finance and other business areas Good-to-Have Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Power Point Visio as well as AuditBoard Tableau Alteryx Smartsheets Big 4 and Fortune 500 internal audit experience Initiative-taker with excellent project management skills Professional Certifications please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role Relevant auditing or compliance professional certifications Certified Internal Auditor CIA Certified Public Accountant CPA Chartered Accountant Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional CCEP and or Certified Fraud Examiner CFE Advanced certification i e MBA Soft Skills Analytical interpersonal team building leadership and conflict resolution skills Effective communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to interact with Amgen senior management effectively and confidentially Ability to work effectively with global virtual teams High degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Collaborative with a focus on achieving team goals Strong presentation and public speaking skills Basic Qualifications Master s degree OR Bachelor s degree and 3 years of Audit experience OR Associate s degree and 6 years of Audit experience EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us to request an accommodation