Covetrus is hiring a reporting to the participate in operational and compliance audits, controls testing and other special projects including engaging in technology or automation and cross functional business initiatives, pre and post-transition assessments, process improvements, issue remediation, risk assessments, and collaboration with external auditors. The typical objectives of a risk-based audit or project assignment will include: (i) Utilizing process mapping to document key controls and procedures within the audited process; (ii) Performing process walkthroughs, controls testing, and/or performance testing; (iii) Identifying key control gaps and inefficiencies; (iv) Collaborating with management to identify action plans; (v) Participating in management presentations of audit findings; (vi) Documenting findings that form the basis of an audit report distributed to management. Scope covers entities outside of the United States.Duties/ResponsibilitiesConduct risk-based performance audits across operational, compliance and/or IT processes. Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.Perform pre- and post-transition assessments of business units, processes or systems.Participate in cross functional business initiatives and provide guidance on efficient processes and controls; best practices; and risk management.Participate in controls (ex-Sarbanes-Oxley) testing of business controls, IT general controls or automated controls, and provide value added feedback.Provide Business and/or IT management with guidance on risk management matters.Partner with management to develop efficient and effective corrective action plans and influence improvements to the company’s systems of internal control. Support management’s remediation efforts.Collect and analyze data, conduct interviews of Auditee’s, document, summarize, and communicate audit results and follow up on the status of corrective action plans, as needed.Demonstrate a confident and well-developed communication style, that establishes credibility and facilitates a clear understanding of audit issues and influence changes where appropriate.Work with external auditors to facilitate audit processes, respond to audit queries, address audit findings, provide necessary information on controls, or explaining procedures.Participate in a variety of special projects assigned by management.Skills/QualificationsA minimum of 5 years’ audit experience, preferably internal audit.Relevant experience acquired within complex international corporate environments, ideally with US-headquartered organizations (non-financial services) or a Public Accounting firm.Experience in business process reviews, procedures, and operations with knowledge of internal control systems and risk management process; system implementation experience and/or business transformation experience is a plus.Strong technical skills with an understanding of data mining and analysis techniques.Essential SAP experience, preferably acquired in an operational end-user capacity.Ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes, systems, and data flows across an organization. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s risks, controls, and governance processes.Ability to document testing results in line with professional standards. Previous experience in the process mapping would be a plus.Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Banking and/or CA designation, CIA and/or CISA. Big 4 Public Accounting experience would be a plus.Fluent in English.About youBe an independent self-starter with a strong work ethic, high degree of motivation and the ability to contribute to a positive team attitude, proven dedication to teamwork, leadership, high attention to detail, collaborative, and exhibits integrity within a professional environment.Ability to effectively work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with changing processes and procedures.Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances, processes, and prioritiesDemonstrate analytical reasoning, creative problem-solving abilities, advanced verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.Possess project management skills with the focus on timely completion of tasks and the ability to identify and assess changing business process risks.Show the ability to present complex analysis with clarity and professionalism; must be comfortable interacting with senior level management and portray a strong professional image.Primary Location: Hybrid - 2 / 3 days office per month (Poland or UK)International Travel: Up to 20% of the time.
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