Senior Internal Auditor

**Senior Internal Auditor - APAC**
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**SIN0372**

**Description**

**Job Summary**

The position will be part of the Cooper Companies Internal Audit Team, and the Senior Internal Auditor will assist in the planning and execution of its internal audit program. These include performing SOX evaluations, financial and operational audits throughout the Company’s global locations. The Senior Auditor will also work closely with business management to raise the level of controls and improve business performance; and contribute in providing assurance to the Audit Committee regarding risk and overall corporate governance.

**Essential Functions & Accountabilities**

Primary responsibilities include:

- Perform SOX testing, including understanding and documenting processes via walkthroughs, testing of key controls, evaluating controls to determine compliance, communicating and documenting deficiencies via recommendations, agree action plans and undertake closing meetings.
- Lead financial, operational and compliance audits, including planning, audit execution, identifying and defining issues, developing appropriate recommendations, agree action plans and undertake closing meetings.
- Audits to be fully documented, including processes and procedures, in accordance with professional standards and assists in the composition of formal audit reports.
- Execute risk-based audits to ensure US GAAP and Company Financial Policy compliance and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Understands the key components of risk within the business and ensures that these areas are tested as appropriate.
- Works with both the internal audit co-source partner and the external auditor to ensure effective coordination and collaboration.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with management so that Internal Audit is seen as a trusted advisor to the business.
- Effectively communicates with management, co-source partner, external auditor and the various operations.
- Willingness to participate in special projects and assignments as necessary.
- Uses current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
- Provides quality and value-added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Understands and adheres to IIA professional auditing standards, where appropriate.

**Scope**

Provides technical support across functions and across the region as may be required.

**Qualifications**

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Strong understanding of risk management, internal control frameworks and corporate governance practices.
- Good knowledge of SOX, generally accepted accounting principles (including US GAAP) and auditing standards.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and in teams of diverse culture and backgrounds, demonstrate initiative and deliver good quality audits within strict timelines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Extensive use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong data analytics skills, and exposure to data analytic tools such as Tableau, ACL and IDEA.

**Work Environment**:
Work in an office environment and willing to travel extensively (30 - 35%) internationally and potentially on a global basis.

**Experience**:
Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience performing financial, operational and compliance audits in public accounting firm or as an internal auditor in a multinational corporation.

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Business or related field.
- CPA or Chartered Accountant, CIA and/or CFE designation preferred.

**Job Summary**

The position will be part of the Cooper Companies Internal Audit Team, and the Senior Internal Auditor will assist in the planning and execution of its internal audit program. These include performing SOX evaluations, financial and operational audits throughout the Company’s global locations. The Senior Auditor will also work closely with business management to raise the level of controls and improve business performance; and contribute in providing assurance to the Audit Committee regarding risk and overall corporate governance.

**Essential Functions & Accountabilities**

Primary responsibilities include:

- Perform SOX testing, including understanding and documenting processes via walkthroughs, testing of key controls, evaluating controls to determine compliance, communicating and documenting deficiencies via recommendations, agree action plans and undertake closing meetings.
- Lead financial, operational and compliance audits, including planning, audit execution, identifying and defining issues, developing appropriate recommendations, agree action plans and undertake closing meetings.
- Audits to be fully documented, including processes and procedures, in accordance with professional standards and assists in the composition of formal audi