Senior Internal Auditor

Range of Responsibility: Performs complex level professional internal auditing work. Work involves leading or conducting performance, financial and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; supporting on-going Sarbanes- Oxley compliance process; providing input to the development of the risk-based Audit Plan; and providing training and coaching to Internal Audit staff. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards. Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgement.Other essential duties include, but are not limited to: • Identifies and evaluates the organization’s risk areas and provides input to the development of the Audit Plan. • Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. • Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, compose summary memos, and prepares working papers. • Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed. • Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors. • Performs work relating to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process, including performing walkthroughs, updating process documentation, and designing test plans and testing controls. • Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. • Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers. • Represents Internal Audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings and with external organizations. • Provides or assists in providing training, coaching and guidance to Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues. • Performs related work as assigned by audit management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, certification as a CIA or CPA, and four years of full-time experience in internal auditing. • Two years supervisory or project management experience. Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices. • Knowledge of and skill surrounding Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. • Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors. • Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices. • Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws. • Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products. • Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions. • Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines. • Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems. • Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses. • Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations. • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry auditing and accounting MedImmune, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor Company:  MedImmune Inc. Location:  Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Status:  Full Time, Employee Job Category:  Accounting/Finance/Insurance Company: MedImmune Inc.