Internal Auditor, Compliance

CATEGORY Accounting/Finance/Insurance RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE 5+ to 7 Years REFERENCE CODE 08-0089 Stiefel Laboratories is the world's largest privately held pharmaceutical company, committed to dermatology. For over 150 years, in over 100 countries around the world, Stiefel has been known as family-owned and geared towards innovative skin care products. Stiefel is currently headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida and completed the acquisition of Connetics, in January 2007. This strategic combination grew the company's employee base to approximately 4500. This strategic move further strengthened Stiefel's product line as being one of the most diverse within dermatology. The Stiefel's products treat a variety of dermatological ailments that include acne, psoriasis, fungal infections, and hyper-pigmentation. The company's top prescribed products are Duac and Brevoxyl acne medications, and Polytar dandruff shampoo. In addition, there are consumer products that include over-the-counter remedies as fungal infection treatment Zeasorb, Sarna Lotion for itchy and dry skin, and DermaVite dietary supplements. In June of 2007, Stiefel newly launched REVALÉSKIN™. The launch of REVALÉSKIN™ marks Stiefel's entrance into the highly competitive Cosmetic Dermatology market. This new aesthetic line also represents the company's first market entry as a true global brand. For more information, please log onto our company website at www.stiefel.com Internal Auditor, Compliance This position will be approximately 70% compliance and 30% Internal Audit work.Re: Compliance:Prepares and executes compliance audit plans and protocols. Carries out audit duties according to company policies, procedures, federal, state and local laws. Audits for compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety regulations. Participates in resolution management of audit issues in conjunction with Quality Assurance, manufacturing, regulatory affairs and research and development.Leads resolution management of audit issues of commercial operations audits. Monitors and reports on company-wide CAPA efforts.Re: Internal Audits:Conducts reviews of company financial and operational activities to ensure compliance with process and controls; performs risk assessments of financial and operational activities and processes and develops risk based work plans to complete audit and control objectives; evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of financial and operational processes and controls: develops audit recommendations to mitigate risks and comply with control objectives; assists management with implementation of audit recommendations; assists in completion of company wide risk assessment and development of annual audit plan; performs additional projects as necessary.  Some travel to both domestic and international locations will be required in this position. Duties & Responsibilities  Re: Compliance:?  Execution of Stiefel?s Compliance Audit function under direction of Corporate Compliance Officer.?  Develops annual compliance audit plans.?  Audits compliance payments to HCPs?  Audits and reports compliance with all current corporate policies, practices and procedures.?  Audits for existence of documented functional area policies, procedures and training that support corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Responsible for CAPA monitoring and reporting.?  Perform other duties as assigned.Re: Internal Audits:?  Coordinate audit activities for assigned audit projects, including notification of all affected parties of audit timing, scope, objectives, approach, and deliverables.?  Identify, document, and map business process and internal controls of applicable financial and operational areas per scope of audit project.?  Perform risk assessments of financial and operational process and controls for assigned areas.?  Develop risk based audit programs to achieve audit objectives for assigned audit projects.?  Complete audit testing, inquiry, observation, and other analysis required to meet objectives of assigned audit projects.?  Develop working papers evidencing performance of all audit work.?  Communicate progress and results of audit throughout the audit engagement to auditee and management.?  Develop value added recommendations to deal with issues identified during assigned audits and draft audit reports to formally communicate the results of the audit and related recommendations. Requirements: Knowledge & Qualifications  Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field plus 4 5 years experience in internal and / or external auditing.  Audit experience with a ?Big Four? accounting firm or large company Internal Audit Department is highly desired. Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding US healthcare compliance. Knowledge of internal and external audit principles and practices in pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of CAPA management and working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience in hosting audits conducted by regulatory authorities. Direct regulatory audit experience is a plus. Familiarity with information systems.  SAP and Hyperion experience is a plus. Proficient in software applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio. Good interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills. Able to work effectively with little supervision and ability to deal well with ambiguity. Self-motivated, results oriented, with strong time management and project delivery skills. Ability to analyze business processes and internal controls to formulate cost-effective measures to improve control effectiveness and efficiency. Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems, identify solutions and implement quality resolutions, present audit findings and recommendations in a manner  that is understood and accepted by all responsible parties; and ability to multi-task. Ability to interpret federal, state, local laws and corporate rules and regulations with excellent judgment. Comfortable interacting with personnel at all levels within an organization, including senior management. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is a plus.Apply Now!