Head of Audit, Global Internal Audit APAC
- Internship, onsite
- Boston Scientific
- Singapore, Singapore
Salary undisclosed
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- Working closely with members of BSC APAC Senior Leadership team and operating as a business partner in order to understand and continuously monitor key business issues / risks. This knowledge would be used within GIA to form a robust risk-based audit plan
- Being a leader which others in the region feel comfortable going to with potential audit/financial risks to seek counsel or to request the GIA team investigate or suggest opportunities for improvement
- Leading a team of audit managers, ensuring the annual audit plan is achieved
- Leading and driving the annual audit assessment to determine the optimal audit plan
- Managing the planning, coordination and execution of financial, operational, compliance and/or IT related audits
- Ensuring consistent application of internal audit methodology for all audits and projects
- Using knowledge of best practices to suggest action plans for business partners to take as to improve their control environment and operational efficiency
- Driving the usage and improvement of our audit tool, AuditBoard
- Driving the adoption of new toolsets to increase efficiency and effectiveness such as Tableau, BI, and new AI toolsets
- Evolving, adapting and changing audit methodologies, practices and reporting as the new version of SAP is implemented. Partner with that team to provide insight and suggestions regarding the control environment and optimal configuration of the new system
- Reviewing audit risk assessments with engagement staff to ensure plan, scope, root cause and objectives are properly documented and evaluated and clearly understood by the team
- Understanding an integrated view of controls over business processes, including financial, operational and IT general controls
- Reviewing work papers and planned audit procedures as necessary to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Managing audits to be on-time, within budget and appropriately documented in AuditBoard
- Implementing innovative internal processes and/or drive continuous improvements around reporting, communication, monitoring, testing and/or analysis. In addition, ability to utilize data analytics during planning, execution and reporting to optimize coverage and effectiveness
- Building quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to quality requirements and IIA/GIA guidelines
- As a key people leader, actively supporting staff development and training
- Leading by example with direct report(s) in objective setting/development plans, regular communication, feedback, development activities and appropriate reward/recognition
- Proactively identifying opportunities where GIA can add value to the Company beyond the audit plan
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance required
- 10+ years of progressive experience within an accounting firm, or combined experience with a large, complex multi-national company
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting and internal controls
- Fluency in English required. Fluency in Chinese preferred to communicate with stakeholders
- Solid understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement assertions, as well as the fundamentals of SOX 404 controls and requirements
- Strong project/time management skills with the ability to organize and handle multiple priorities
- Strong written and oral presentation skills - experience presenting to members of Senior Management required (e.g. persuasion, influence, conflict resolution)
- Experience leading audits, including planning, execution and reporting phases of the audit and directing more junior staff
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%
- CPA, CIA or CISA desirable
- Detailed working knowledge of BSC policies & procedures would be desirable
- Experience with SAP, AuditBoard, Hyperion, Tableau and other BSC systems
About Boston Scientific
Size | More than 5000 |
Industry | Health Care Technology |
Location | Middlesex County, United States |
Founded | 29 June 1979 |