Senior Internal Audit

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for performing assurance and advisory internal audit activities across the Company’s Americas and Asia Pacific locations, including Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Thailand. Responsibilities include audits of financial and compliance controls, as well as special projects supporting Company and Internal Audit initiatives. 

This position involves teaming and interaction with finance, information systems, operations and business unit team members at the local business unit and corporate level.  Strong organization and verbal/written communication skills are a prerequisite for effectively fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. This is a progressive position with opportunities for growth both within the Americas / Asia Pacific Internal Audit group, as well as with other infrastructure, business development, business unit or finance functions. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Performs SOX compliance audits including evaluating compliance issues, remediation plans and independent verification thereof.
• Executes audit projects pursuant to the annual audit plan, including assisting the Audit Managers / Audit Director with communications before, during and after the audit process regarding expectations and findings, including following-up status reporting on high priority on receipt of remediation plans.
• Assists in the development of audit programs and activities designed to build quality into the audit function.
• Responsible for the preparation of internal audit reports. Provides practical and meaningful recommendations for process and control improvements in compliance with Corporate standards and implementation of leading practices to improve efficiency, productivity and control effectiveness.
• Assists Audit Managers in supporting Controls Compliance group and business unit financial management in the implementation of a SOX program at newly acquired entities.
• Assist Controls Compliance group and business unit financial management in the implementation of the Company’s SOX program at newly acquired entities.
• Oversee Staff activities, including quarterly financial audit and other external audit related tasks
• Assist with Internal Audit group’s ongoing exploration of technology options for better leveraging the Company’s information systems and innovative approaches through the use of technology tools including RPA / data analytics in order to increase audit efficiency while also broadening audit coverage for identifying risks.
• Assists Audit managers / Audit Director in assessing and prioritizing risks as part of the development of the annual audit plan.  Assists in identifying emerging risks for modification to the annual plan as necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of audit activity findings and cross function support for recommendations.
• Assists in the support of financial due diligence activities.
• Participates in special projects and other duties as required, including but not limited to new system or policy reviews, customer / vendor account reviews, proper accounting treatment review, investigation procedures etc.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent knowledge required.
• Minimum three to four years of solid experience performing financial and internal control audits.
• U.S. GAAP, GAAS and IIA Standards as well as COSO Framework and Sarbanes-Oxley / SEC compliance requirements and guidance for Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• CPA, CIA, MBA or equivalent desirable.
• Experience/knowledge in distribution, manufacturing, and / or software businesses desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word  
• Data Analytics and related technology / tools experience desirable (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, AuditBoard).

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong understanding of industry practices
• High proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Good planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation and public speaking skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
• Good presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company, begin to build partnerships externally
• Resolve complex issues in effective ways

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 5 to 7 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. May hold one or more industry certifications; professional certification may be required to advance.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

The posted range for this position is $73,432 to $114,737 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. 

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO [or sick leave if applicable], Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers