The Senior Internal Auditor II sits within Illumina’s Internal Audit Function, and reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the SOX compliance program leaders in the execution of Illumina’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessment and scoping, collaboration with external auditors to conduct walkthroughs and testing of business process controls, and evaluation and remediation of testing exceptions with control owners. In ad... more details
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Position Summary:
The Senior Internal Auditor II sits within Illumina’s Internal Audit Function, and reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the SOX compliance program leaders in the execution of Illumina’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessment and scoping, collaboration with external auditors to conduct walkthroughs and testing of business process controls, and evaluation and remediation of testing exceptions with control owners.
In addition, you will participate in operational audits as well as special projects and Finance-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate will be able to understand end-to-end business processes and convey the connection and related impact of financial and operational risks.
All About You
You are a business-savvy team player and are passionate about leveraging your strong technical accounting skills in the work that you do. Your communication skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders at various levels of management set you apart from the crowd and are the drivers of your success. You pay attention to details, stay organized, adapt to new situations, and can work in a very fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. You take pride in delivering work products of the highest quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Key contributor in executing the company’s SOX compliance program across assigned business processes, and assisting the Senior Manager, Internal Audit in the planning efforts
- As part of controls testing, assist with evaluating control deficiencies for impact, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring related management actions are designed to remediate
- Assist in the review to ensure documentation of internal controls includes high-quality narratives, process flowcharts, control descriptions and risk and control matrices
- Engage with external auditors in the performance of control-related assurance activities and meet SEC reporting timelines
- Partner with business process owners to facilitate impact assessments and the modification, streamlining, and improvement of process and control design
- Perform operational audits of business process in compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and departmental standards
- Participate in operational audit planning, scoping, engagement-level risk assessments, execute fieldwork, present audit findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, and deliver high quality audit reports within established budgets and timelines
- Perform follow-up procedures on audit findings and control deficiencies, and work with management to ensure timely remediation
- Champion Risk Management by periodically developing and delivering risk-related training across the organization
- Represent Internal Audit during key business transformation initiatives and provide management with independent and objective risk and control insights
- Assist with and/or lead departmental initiatives and projects, as needed
Requirements:
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
- Audit professional with 5-8 years of progressive audit experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or multinational company
- Detailed understanding of US GAAP, COSO framework, financial audit methodologies, SOX testing and risk assessment principles, coupled with experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to confidently discuss risks, audit findings, and deficiencies with management, provide business-focused control recommendations, and deliver high quality work product requiring minimal revisions
- Keen interest in company operations and ability to apply learnings into day-to-day activities
- Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently to successfully deliver projects
- Ability to build cross functional relationships at all levels and stay abreast with organizational changes
- Adaptable to a fast-paced culture, changes in the business environment, dealing with ambiguity, and shifts in priorities
- Strong project management skills with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Experience in the use of data analytics to drive actionable insights
- Basic understanding of IT General Computer Controls
- Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems preferred
- Familiarity with AuditBoard and/or Teammate, and process flowchart tools
- Experience working in life sciences, technology, or pharmaceutical industry
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
- CPA or CIA designation required
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The estimated base salary range for the Senior Internal Auditor II (Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $105,600 - $158,400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
