Senior Internal Auditor, Baxter

Baxter

Location:

United States, Deerfield

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission - to save and sustain lives. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a crucial role in translating data into meaningful insights that aid in decision-making and strategy formulation. You'll be leading audit planning, performing testing procedures, and preparing audit reports, ensuring compliance with internal controls and governance practices. Your contributions will help management develop action plans to remediate audit findings, and you'll support continuous improvement initiatives, drive employee engagement, and stay informed about industry and regulatory changes.

Job Responsibility:

Lead fieldwork phase
Prepare and conduct engagement kick off presentations, manage document request lists, and provide issue and project status updates to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders
Validate, test, and assess complex business processes, internal controls, and governance processes across a variety of functions, business segments, and geographies in accordance with US GAAP, industry regulations, and Baxter policies
Use data analytics to optimize coverage and testing effectiveness
Review workpapers and provide feedback and coaching to Staff Auditors as needed
Identify issues, and opportunities for improvement and demonstrate the ability to prepare audit reports
Collaborate and communicate with the Audit team members and management to ensure testing areas are completed efficiently and effectively
Effectively utilize the Internal Audit software tool for testing, documentation, and follow-up. Ensure workpapers clearly document all testing performed, sources of data, findings, and conclusions
Along with the Audit Manager, coach and mentor audit team members
Work with management to develop appropriate action plans and timing to remediate audit findings and control gaps
Perform timely follow-up and validation of management’s remediation actions prior to closure
Assist with the preparation of monthly open/past due issue reporting
Support compliance investigations, as necessary
Perform internal quality assessments on audit projects
Ensure standard audit methodology and protocols are followed consistently
Prepare and track departmental Key Performance Indicators
Keep abreast of regulatory and industry changes as well as changes to Baxter policies
Complete at least 40 hours of relevant training and development per year to enhance professional skills and business acumen
Assist with recruiting and on-boarding of new Internal Audit team members
Work collaboratively to deliver Internal Audit continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with activities to drive employee engagement

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required
3+ years of relevant working experience required
Data analytics, RPA, AI, and PowerBI or similar visualization tool experience is preferred
Audit experience in Big 4 or public accounting firm is preferred
Professional certification (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, etc.) is preferred
Strong understanding of business processes, systems, and related internal controls and the ability to design and execute testing procedures to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and improve governance practices
Inquisitive and fast learner of new concepts
Self-motivated and performs well in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and is detailed oriented
Demonstrates the ability to coach and mentor staff auditors
Excellent written communication and strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity
Demonstrates positivity, flexibility, and creative problem solving skills
Operates collaboratively with internal and external parties and is a strong team player
Able to appropriately manage individual time and multi-task across multiple projects and activities to achieve goals
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
Senior Internal Auditors are expected to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 30%

Nice to have:

Data analytics, RPA, AI, and PowerBI or similar visualization tool experience is preferred
Audit experience in Big 4 or public accounting firm is preferred
Professional certification (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, etc.) is preferred

What we offer:

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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