Director, Internal Audit

23 hours ago


Somerset, New Jersey, United States Syneos Health inVentiv Health Commercial LLC Full time

About the Role

The Director, Internal Audit - IT is a pivotal member of the Internal Audit team, responsible for front-line management and hands-on execution of key internal audit initiatives. This role supports the SVP, Internal Audit in the execution of the Internal Audit charter and performs IT-related audit activities at the direction of Executive Director, Internal Audit - IT.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparation of annual IT Risk Assessment as part of the Internal Audit overall annual plan used in defining the scope of IT and operational audits to be performed during the year as well as the annual SOX IT General Controls review.
  • Lead audit effort coverage of the key controls supporting distributed technology infrastructure and IT risk and security processes.
  • Lead the development and analysis of key metrics to identify trends in technology operations that support Internal Audit efforts.
  • Designs, plans, prepares and executes organization-wide IT audit plans and oversees SOX IT control testing (including IT General Controls such as change management, user access/security, and computer operations as well as controls over system-generated information).
  • Works effectively across all levels of management including coordinating with IA co-source provider and external financial auditors to ensure audit reliance strategy and integrated audit support.
  • Partners with all levels of IT management, Internal and External Audit to ensure audits and SOX testing are conducted in a cooperative, timely and efficient manner with value-added recommendations being provided to management to strengthen controls where applicable.
  • Structures and manages both internal team and external (co-source) resources to maximize effectiveness, impact and efficiency of audit service delivery.
  • Routinely summarizes and communicates to the affected control owners and IT management, control weaknesses identified during testing. Shares any insight into operations or suggestions for corrective actions and improvements that drive increased efficiency and mitigate risk.
  • Partners with IT teams on optimizing business processes by evaluating the application controls of systems that support the business process under review, and developing computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and data analytics to test controls.
  • Helps guide remediation efforts to closure and advise on control requirements for new systems or process design.
  • Researches and stays current on new technical literature applicable to the internal control process (e.g., PCAOB guidance, SEC, NIST, ISO, GxP, etc.), emerging trends and standard methodologies. Informs management of emerging trends and best practices in IT governance, risk and compliance.
  • Performs quality review of work products performed by internal staff and co-source provider to ensure testing work papers meet the requirements consistently across all areas.
  • Participates in and advises on initiatives in areas like enterprise risk management, system integrations, cybersecurity, business continuity planning and disaster recovery, physical security, data analytics, and data privacy.
  • Other assignments or special projects as requested by management.

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Why Join Us

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which our people can thrive, develop, and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits to include medical, dental, and vision, company match 401(k), eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Extensive experience in IT audit, technology risk and compliance or other related roles (general technology controls, application, and pre/post implementation system development reviews) within a public accounting, and/or internal audit function.
  • Professional Certification is preferred (CISA, CISSP, CIA, CPA, or equivalent).
  • Understanding and working knowledge of major professional audit frameworks and standards such as IIA, COBIT, NIST, ISO, SOX, etc. including working technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, COSO, SOX requirements, including PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5 and latest pronouncements, IIA standards and audit processes and procedures.
  • Experience with internal controls evaluation, ITGC, and SOX 404 requirements including all phases of planning, evaluation, documentation, testing, and remediation.
  • Auditing knowledge of: Oracle e-Business Suite; Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Azure cloud infrastructure, identity management, patch and vulnerability management, SQL and Oracle Database security; Windows Operating System and Active Directory Security including Users and Groups, Group Policy, Domain Structures; UNIX / Linux Operating System Security, including Users and Groups, System Configurations, File Permissions, Privileged Accounts, Password Controls.
  • Demonstrated proficiency of technology auditing control disciplines (security, application development, change management, or operations).
  • Self-starter, able to think analytically, communicates complex issues, and develops control recommendations.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to present control analysis and recommendations (both technical and non-technical) with clarity and professionalism.
  • Experience with using data analytics and visualization tools such as Galvanize (ACL), Alteryx, PowerBI, etc. is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Proven abilities in taking responsibility for executing concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
  • Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.
  • Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic, and approachable style.


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