Corporate Audit Senior Manager

In this vital role you will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Audit. The Corporate Audit Senior Manager will assist the Chief Audit Executive, Executive Director/Director, and staff of Amgen Corporate Audit in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services.

The Audit Senior Manager will also help resolve whether the Company's systems of risk management, control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a company of Amgens size and market.

The Senior Manager will help develop Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs that cover all aspects of internal audit activity and continuously monitors its effectiveness.

To recruit, manage and develop the audit team/direct or indirect reports towards the goal of developing the best team.

Effectively plans, coordinates, and conducts periodic audits of financial and healthcare compliance business processes in accordance with approved annual audit plans.

• Complete Annual Audit Plan as approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Provide leadership support to the Chief Audit Executive, Executive Director/Director Corporate Audit, guidance and coaching to Corporate Audit staff in the execution of the Audit Plan and to achieve audit goals and objectives
• Assist the Chief Audit Executive, Executive Director/Director and staff of Corporate Audit in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to contribute and improve the operations of the Company
• Support audit management in the preparation and development of presentations and reports to executive management and the Board of Directors
• Complete financial and healthcare compliance audits
• 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
• Drafts work papers documenting work performed and written communications of audit and consulting engagement results
• Participate in determining whether Corporate Audits process, document management systems, control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a Company of our size and market
• Interact with Amgen senior and mid-level management
• Exercise sound judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Corporate Audit and the Company.
• Assist on special projects as needed.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Provides project management responsibility for leading the direction and accomplishments of overall goals and objectives of audits
• 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.
• Travel up to 15% per year

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Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of audit, accounting, finance, or compliance experience OR
• Masters degree and 8 to 10 years of audit, accounting, finance, or compliance experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 10 to 14 years of audit, accounting, finance, or compliance experience OR
• Diploma and 14 to 18 years of audit, accounting, finance, or compliance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control framework, financial and healthcare compliance risks and controls
• Strong analytical skills; ability to be decisive, build teams, and provide leadership
• Excellent discernment (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions, and knowledge of accounting, finance, and other business areas)

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Proficient in SAP, 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:

• Relevant auditing or compliance professional certifications are highly preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

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.

Working Hours:

• 2:00 PM -11:00 PM IST.