Internal Auditor (Greater Pittsburgh Region)

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Ensure accounting transactions and balances are recorded in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ensure compliance, quality and operational processes are functioning efficiently, effectively and in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare work papers for concurrent workstreams to ensure they are organized in accordance with departmental standards and that work performed supports conclusions.
• Provide coaching and direction to less experienced team members and perform initial review of work product.
• Contribute to the Drafting of audit reports detailing scope, findings and remediation plans.
• Contribute to the effective communication of audit and special project scope, status, findings and remediation plans with management (local, regional, and global). Develop strong relationships with local, regional and global leaders of the company, while maintaining objectivity.
• Monitor implementation status of remediation activities.
• Create value to the company through the identification of process improvements or sharing best practices from an accounting, finance and operational perspective.
• Enhance knowledge base through staying current with industry (pharmaceutical) activities and auditing guidance.
• Assist in the execution of ad hoc projects requested by management.
• Provide the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and management with high quality assurance and advisory services.
• Ensure the department, and each member thereof, remains independent and objective in fact and appearance at all times.
• Maintain an audit plan that is responsive to the risks posed to the organization.
• Report on risks identified among control owners, management, senior leadership, and the Board of Directors as appropriate.
• Assist management in developing corrective and mitigating actions and track through to implementation
• Coordinate and contribute to the company's enterprise risk management process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) required with a specialization in Finance, Business Management or Accounting preferred. 2 years of Audit experience required.
• Relevant audit experience as part of a Big 4” accounting firm is strongly preferred.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and Auditing Standards.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and analytical skills. Must be able to communicate with all areas and levels within the company.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time (both domestically and internationally).
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.
• This role has flexibility for remote work.