The lead analyst - Internal Audit will be responsible for executing internal audit and SOX assessments and reviews of various financial and operational processes around the Providence organization.
Roles and responsibilities:
Lead and execute various internal audit projects across an international enterprise (risk and control assessments, internal audits, SOX process, advisory projects, etc.)
Conduct thorough reviews of financial reporting, operations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within financial and operational processes
Identifying deficiencies and inadequacies in process and documentation
Conducting periodic internal control assessments of the established framework including remediation.
Coordinate with stakeholders and management to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
Managing the respective process owners effectively and being the point of contact for specific processes
Prepare audit reports, document findings, and track remediation actions.
Ensure adherence to timelines and deliver high-quality audit reports.
Updating knowledge on current developments in the risk, internal controls, SOX and internal audit areas.
Desired Profile: - 5 to 8 years of experience in internal auditing and SOX assessments (Big Four Experience Preferred) ; US healthcare industry experience preferred - Qualified CA / MBA Finance with good academic record - Certifications such as CIA is an added advantage - Good verbal and written communication skills - Client-facing experience is preferred - High level of organizing, documenting, record keeping and publishing skills - Good collaborator and team player
Skill Set: - Should have an extensive experience in the internal auditing & SOX assessment (preferably with one of the Big Four firms) - Strong understanding of accounting principles, audit methodologies, and internal control frameworks - Supporting and contributing to team development - Strong domain knowledge as well as understanding of key business processes like order to cash (O2C), procure to pay (P2P), HR/payroll, legal and statutory compliance, entity level controls & business process controls - Experience in advanced Microsoft Excel, data analytics and audit tools - Knowledge about MS office and ERP (Oracle)