The Staff Auditor will perform audit testing and procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
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Schering-Plough is an innovation-driven, science-centered global health care company. Through our own biopharmaceutical research and collaborations with partners, we create therapies that help save and improve lives around the world. We apply our research-and-development platform to human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by our colleagues around the world.
Background to Job:
The position of Staff Auditor is an integral part of Schering-Plough’s Global Internal Audit (GIA) department, headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Staff Auditor is the second level position (above entry level Associate Auditor) on the audit staff.
This group is a world-class, professional, internal audit department in one of the largest, most dynamic companies in the global pharmaceutical industry. GIA is managed by a Vice-President and a leadership team of five Audit Directors. In addition to Staff Auditors, the department is also comprised of Audit Managers, Associate Managers, Senior Auditors, and Associate Auditors. GIA has centers of excellence located in both the United States (Berkeley Heights, NJ) and the Netherlands (Oss).
The mission of GIA is to provide Schering-Plough Corporation with value added audit services for its operations in over 100 countries world-wide. The objective of the group’s human resource recruiting program is to attract and hire high caliber individuals. These individuals will then be groomed to develop leadership and critical thinking skills to enable either promotion into financial operations positions or leadership roles within GIA, depending upon skills, goals and available opportunities.
As a management training area, GIA is an excellent department in which to learn the business of Schering-Plough Corporation, while learning the skills of a financial professional.
Purpose of Job:
Under the direction of Audit management, the position of Staff Auditor is responsible for assisting in the execution of the annual internal audit plan, both domestically and internationally. This position also assists in performing financial audits, the safeguarding of company assets, and ensuring that internal controls and policies and procedures are in place, and working as management intended. In addition, the Staff Auditor will ensure compliance with all required internal controls and policies & procedures. This position may also assist in evaluating opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings as determined, and reporting the same to management for further action.
The Staff auditor will initially work on lower to moderately complex audit assignments, moving onto more complex work with the development of job skill sets, experience and confidence.
Dimensions of Job:
This position reports to an Audit Director and has functional responsibility for working with and assisting Senior Auditors, Associate Audit Managers and Audit Managers on overall coordination of the audit process on all audits as assigned. The Staff Auditor will also help guide and develop entry level Associate Auditors.
The Staff Auditor will perform audit testing and procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
The position of Staff Auditor will apply basic root cause analysis in audit fieldwork, and will develop audit expertise, including understanding the audit body of knowledge. The Staff Auditor’s individual work in these areas will have a direct impact on the audit work group performance.
In addition, the Staff Auditor will be responsible for:
Documenting audit findings, maintaining accurate workpapers and researching findings to conclusive management response in conjunction with the lead auditor and other audit staff
Assisting in the drafting audit findings, observations and recommendations
Participating in management and department briefings regarding audit findings and observations
Supervising, coaching and developing entry level Associate Auditors
Developing project management skills
Practicing good time management
Developing effective listening skills
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in preparing audit programs, under direction of Audit management.
Meets with and interviews the necessary audit clients.
Participates in meetings with clients and amongst audit staff and management.
Assist with review and testing of documents, and preparation of work
Perform field test work and audit procedures as necessary.
Conducts financial audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), to determine compliance with policies & procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
Prepares and documents draft audit findings and recommendations, supported by accurate workpapers for review by Audit management.
Assists in the preparation of objective, factual draft audit reports for audit management review and discussion.
Assist in developing appropriate recommendations for corrective action and in soliciting adequate and timely management response to the same.
Seeks out, documents and presents draft opportunities for best practices
Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.
Pursues professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CA etc).
Major Challenges:
Assists with and works on multiple audits, often concurrently.
Required business travel, ranges from 25-40%.
Learning Curve – learns quickly to make a timely contribution to the Audit Department.
Works diligently in a fast paced environment where multi-tasking is required.
Provides effective oral and written communication of findings to Audit staff and management.
Learns/become proficient in the use of the TeamMate electronic work papers.
Is prepared to deal with sensitive/confidential issues – exhibits independence, objectivity and respect for people.
Functions as a role model, and helps supervise, coach and develop entry level Associate Auditors
Specialized or Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Bachelors degree – Accounting, Finance, Information Technology majors
Advanced degree desirable.
Professional certification as a CPA, CIA, CISA, CA preferred, or as near future goal
2 - 5 years of related and relevant work experience
Strong communication skills – verbal and written
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with all levels of management
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Computer proficient, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, ACL & related audit tools etc
Flexibility, willingness to undertake international travel
Positive attitude, desire to learn and succeed
Team player
Ability to supervise, coach and develop entry level personnel
Benefits:
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Prescription Drug Benefits
Spending Accounts
Employee Health Services
Disease Management Program
Short-Term Disability Program
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Group Variable Universal Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Other Benefit Programs:
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal
Group Auto & Homeowners Insurance
NJ Manufacturers Insurance Co.
Schering-Plough Foundation Scholarship Program
Schering-Plough provides two resources to help you build your retirement income: The 401(k) Savings Plan and the Retirement Plan.
In addition, to help you reach your future financial goals, Schering-Plough offers the Personal Financial Planning Program.
Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
