Internal Auditor, Operations, Risk and Compliance

The Internal Auditor is responsible for working closely with the Internal Controls team lead by the Associate Director, Internal Audit to assist with assessing financial reporting risk and control activities, with the objective of managing risk and establishing a strong internal controls framework.

Some key activities for the Internal Auditor include, but are not limited to:Perform business process walkthroughsAssist with risk assessmentsDevelop and maintain internal controls documentation to assist management (e.g., Risk and Control Matrices, process flows, and control information)Execute audit procedures and internal controls testing to accurately identify observations and summarize resultsPrepare audit workpapers that are thorough, complete, and accurate and respond to review points in a timely and clear mannerDocument clearly design and operating effectiveness conclusions from internal controls testing and communicate with Control and Process Owners about Issues (control deficiencies)Support issue remediation and closure Assist with ad-hoc internal controls initiatives and tasks as needed and at the direction of the Associate Director, Internal AuditInteract with management to build ongoing relationshipsMonitor processes for changes impacting risks and controls and support the business with control design and enhancementWork with Parexel’s external auditors on substantive and controls audit requirementsQualificationsQualified candidates will possess:

Skills: Teamwork – Works in partnership with team members to deliver expected results. Maintains an upbeat positive attitude and takes initiative when challenged with an unfamiliar and complex audit environmentProblem-solving – Identifies and resolves problems timely and gathers and analyzes information skillfullyQuality Management – Assists in identifying opportunities to promote and improve quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Knowledge and Experience: Experienced Auditor required: 1-3 years’ experience with a public accounting firm and/or a corporation's Internal Audit function

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance requiredAccounting or auditing certification preferredCertified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferredEEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.