Senior Internal Auditor

CooperVision

  • Fareham, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Job Category: Compliance, Risk & LegalJob Description:Job title: Senior Internal AuditorDepartment: CHQ Internal AuditLocation: Delta Park, Fareham (hybrid)GLS: P03Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 (37.5 hours/week)Contract Type: PermanentA brighter future awaits youCooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. With a presence in over 100 countries, CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges across the globe, such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. It's about so much more than making contact lenses, it's about giving lens wearers the freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives, creating Brighter Futures for our employees and customers alike.Job summary - What to expect:We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team, whose primary responsibilities will be to perform SOX evaluations, financial and operational audits, and compliance reviews throughout the Company's global locations.If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and grow your accounting and auditing skillset within a fast-growing, diversified, public, global S&P 500 medical device and life sciences company, then this role is designed for you. You will be joining a very talented team of seasoned accounting and audit professionals. You will have the opportunity to learn and improve the end-to-end processes of audit as well as core accounting and broader business processes. Through our robust program of training and real-life experience, you will become equipped with the skills needed to grow within internal audit or transfer to other accounting and finance teams within our organization.Essential functions and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Performing SOX testing, including understanding and documenting processes via walkthroughs, testing of key controls, evaluating controls to determine compliance, communicating and documenting deficiencies via recommendations, agree action plans and undertake closing meetings.
  • Leading financial, operational and compliance audits, including planning, audit implementation, identifying and defining issues, developing appropriate recommendations, agree action plans and closing meetings.
  • Executing audits in accordance with professional standards and assist in the composition of formal audit reports.
  • Working with both the internal audit co-source partner and the external auditor to ensure effective coordination and collaboration.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with leadership so that Internal Audit is seen as a trusted advisor to the business.
  • Uses current technology and resources to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
A full job description is available upon request.What skills and experience should you have?
  • Minimum of 2 to 6 years' experience performing financial, operational and compliance audits in public accounting firm or as an internal auditor in a multinational corporation.
  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
  • CPA or Chartered Accountant, CIA and/or CFE designation preferred.
  • Strong understanding of risk management, internal control frameworks and corporate governance practices.
  • Good understanding of SOX, generally accepted accounting principles (including US GAAP) and auditing standards.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work self-guided and in teams of diverse culture and backgrounds, demonstrates initiative and delivers good quality audits within established timelines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Extensive use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Strong skills with analysing data, Tableau experience a plus.
  • IT controls experience a plus.
Travel requirements:
  • International (regional and global) business travel (approximately 20%)
What we offer:At CooperVision, we offer a selection of extensive benefits. Our goal is to improve lives one person at a time, and we start with you. You'll receive competitive compensation alongside a fantastic benefits package including;
  • 25 days holiday
  • Company sick pay
  • Pension scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Healthcare cover
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible working
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities
  • Access to our Wellness Platform
  • Free eye tests
  • A heavily discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees' personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we'll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.What you can expect:As a CooperVision employee, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.Please view our careers page at to view all other opportunities.#LI-HYBRID#INDHP

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