Internal Auditor

<h2>Company Overview</h2> <p>LifeScan is a global leader in blood glucose monitoring and digital health technology and has a vision to create a world without limits for people with diabetes and related conditions. More than 20 million people and their caregivers around the world count on LifeScan’s OneTouch products to manage their diabetes. The team has an unwavering commitment to quality in the development of agile products and digital platforms defined by simplicity, accuracy, and trust to enable knowledge, wellness, and health of individuals. <strong><em>At LifeScan we believe our talented and passionate team is what makes us special.</em></strong></p> <h2>Position Summary</h2> <p>Internal Audit plays a critical role in evaluating the company’s risks and controls. Our team tests the design and effectiveness of controls across the organization and validates compliance with established policies and procedures. This function provides independent assurance that helps protect company assets and supports strategic objectives. We are seeking a detailed-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team. This role will be responsible for documenting and assessing internal controls, conducting audit procedures, and providing recommendations to strengthen our control environment.</p> <h2>Major Duties & Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Document internal controls and business processes across various departments</li> <li>Support Internal Audit annual plan and activities.</li> <li>Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan. This could include finance, IT, sales, operational, and compliance.</li> <li>Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.</li> <li>Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.</li> <li>Assist in the development of the annual audit plan based on risk assessments.</li> <li>Support external audits and regulatory inspections as needed.</li> <li>Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.</li> <li>Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, risks, and observations.</li> <li>Develop practical recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements.</li> <li>Collaborate with management to understand business operations and risk areas.</li> <li>Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely remediation.</li> <li>Support special projects and investigations as needed.</li> </ul> <h2>Key Experience Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Recognized degree in relevant field (i.e., Auditing, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, etc.) and/or relevant accreditation (i.e., CA, CPA, CMA CIA, CFE, etc.).</li> <li>Three to five years of working experience, ideally as an external and/or internal auditor within an international company.</li> <li>Knowledge of auditing standards, forensic auditing, risk management and internal reviews.</li> <li>Exposure to operational and process-based reviews including but not limited to financial process audits (e.g., OH&E, ESG, etc.).</li> <li>Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, and report writing skills with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and control gaps.</li> <li>Ability to work across multiples functions, geographies and with people of differing levels of seniority </li> <li>Able to 'stretch' to other parts of finance org over time.</li> <li>Strong EG maintaining confidentiality.</li> <li>Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. </li> <li>Experience working in remote environment.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</li> <li>Data Analytics/ process optimization experience preferred.</li> </ul> <p>#LI-Remot</p>

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