The Opportunity:

Perform and manage audits of financial accounting and internal operational controls to ascertain compliance with internal policies/procedures and best practices. May manage examinations and reviews to ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA and other regulatory requirements. Provide executive management with reports on audit findings, root causes and provide recommendations on areas for improvement in business processes and internal controls to prevent/minimize future control risks. Monitor management's achievement of corrective action plans from prior audits to ensure complete follow-through and closure of identified risks. Periodically meet with the external auditors. Assist Head of Internal Audit in the preparation of the risk analysis and audit plan; assist in developing audit committee presentations. Manages a team within a discipline or department, typically comprised of career/intermediate professionals or Supervisors

Job Description

To provide objective, Risk-Based advice and assurance that contributes to an effective internal control framework over the Shared Service functions of Avantor. This position is responsible for planning, execution and reporting of the Controls surrounding the Shared Service locations. Assessing the internal control adequacy, analyzing testing results, drafting findings, and preparing audit reports. This position will assist the Director of Internal Audit and/or VP of Internal Audit with establishing timetables, tracking metrics, managing outstanding issues, and scheduling and hosting client meetings. Focus on building positive independent relationships with key stakeholders and continuously promoting progressive audit strategies.

What we're looking for:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Technology or related fields, Advanced degree a plusPrior experience with SOX Control review needed.

Experience:

Five years in Public or Private Accounting or Auditing position.

Who you are:

Draft process documentation, working papers, and audit reports that are clear, concise, and provide a balanced view of risk and the work performed.Perform audit fieldwork including control testing and documentation of test results.Communicate audit issues and advise on remediation action plans.Support the performance of SOX, Financial and ComplianceRegarding the process of compliance for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) e.g., prepare process documentations, evaluate controls design, and perform control testing-Manual and Automated.During testing of Controls, identify deficiencies and process improvements and communicate to relevant process owners and leadership.Draft Audit findings and conduct meetings with Management.Contribute ideas on ways optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.Supervise and mentor the Staff Auditor

How you will create an impact:

Contract Management-related to Cost.Order to Cash-Customer Master Data, Sales Order Management, CollectionFinancial Reporting-GAAP Reporting, Leasing, GL Maintenance, Account Reconciliations, Unit ReportingInventory Management-Inventory CostingProcure to Pay-Vendor Master Data, Non-PO Invoice Processing, PO Invoice Processing, Unit ReportingPPE-Acquisitions and Capitalization, Retirement and Disposals

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

3rd party non-solicitation policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation