Senior Auditor, Internal (MA or CT)

Responsibilities

PerkinElmer is seeking an Internal Auditor who will conduct internal audits across the businesses and operations of PerkinElmer to provide independent assurance on the design and effectiveness of processes and controls which mitigate significant business risk. They provide recommendations to drive effective and efficient controls and processes leveraging best practices to support the business in its focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Executes internal audits, with a focus on agility and innovation for value adding and timely delivery.
• Maintains high quality and timely audit documentation.
• Produces Summary of Issues reports and Draft Audit Reports.
• Tracks and updates status of remediation actions undertaken by the business to address identified risks.

Internal Audit execution:

• Deliver assigned program of audits in line with excellent quality and within allocated time, using professional judgement to set the scope and testing approach to ensure key risks are addressed.
• Proactively look for areas of improvement during the audit process and provide value adding and insightful recommendations that address control and process opportunities/ weaknesses.
• Continuously communicate with Manager, Internal Audit to avoid surprises and ensure audit progression.
• Produce Summary of issues reports and Draft Audit Reports that are well written and effectively communicate the key finding and recommendations of an audit.
• Own and manage a portfolio of audit actions being worked on by business and, on business completion, assess the effectiveness of activities undertaken to address the risks identified.
• Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a thorough knowledge of the business and regulatory environment.

General Responsibilities:

• Must be self-motivated and can handle multiple priorities and to work under pressure.
• Proactive and insightful in looking to deliver continuous improvement.
• Competent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills to effectively scope and deliver value adding audits and, drawing out key messages.
• Belief in own judgement and professional capability when communicating issues that have been identified.
• Must be cautious and prudent guardian of sensitive/confidential information.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to successfully undertake reviews and reach agreement on required changes.
• A flexible pragmatist who understands the group strategy and can help others to understand and achieve changes that help move towards these aims.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, concise reports; communicate effectively in writing and orally; maintain objectivity and impartiality.
• Lead and perform compliance investigations working with Finance/Legal/HR

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years auditing experience, Big 4 experience preferable with proven track record for delivering audits within multinational utility/asset management companies or operations/ functional experience from utility/ assessment management companies.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to international markets for assignments, as necessary.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and SOx compliance requirements. Good knowledge and understanding of audit delivery and practices, internal control frameworks and risk management activities and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices.

Preferred Characteristics

• Well-developed business partnering and relationship management skills with the ability to apply business acumen to complex and diverse business issues.
• Critical thinker with ability to navigate the gray, articulate business risks and negotiate conflict.
• Self-motivated, able to work well in a team and independently.
• Non-audit experience (such as financial planning & analysis, operational accounting, or compliance) and Life Sciences industry experience
• Master’s degree / MBA preferred.
• Professional certifications should include CPA, Chartered Accountant or Equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executive levels.
• Analytical, with strong knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment and internal control concepts
• Awareness of fraud risks and schemes
• Highly competent in Microsoft office (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of data analytics (e.g., ACL, PowerBI), process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma) and auditing software are highly desirable.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $80,000 to $120,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.