Internal Audit Manager

Through internal audits the Internal Audit Manager will identify risk areas, evaluate business process controls and complete test plans on operational audits. Additionally, this role will provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and business systems. This role will also participate in ensuring that the yearly internal control review is brought to fruition by interacting with SOX testers, other stakeholders, and subject matter experts on special projects and the development and execution of departmental goals.

• Maintain strong knowledge of Vertex’s core business and assist in developing a risk and control assurance program aligned with company objectives and risk appetite.  

• Contribute to the development of departmental strategy, Audit Committee reporting, and departmental initiatives such as data analytics, trend reporting, etc.  

• Build collaborative relationships with Vertex leaders to promote understanding of risk, control, and governance.  

• Direct project team (Managers, Supervisors, Staff) in the performance of audits (and special requests such as investigations) and oversee execution of assigned portion of audit plan.   

• Ensure project planning, fieldwork and reporting are of high quality and in accordance with professional and departmental standards.   

• Critically evaluate issues identified during audit process and corresponding business risk. Develop recommendations to enhance controls and partner with the business to develop workable solutions.  

• Provide coaching and development to junior team members; may have limited supervisory responsibilities.  

• Identify, develop, and implement improvements in departmental practices (reporting, policies, procedures, audit programs, computerized applications, etc.)  

• Contribute to improvements in departmental practices, including reporting, policies, and audit programs.  

• Coordinate internal audit work performed by third-party providers as needed.  

• Plans and performs financial, operational and, as applicable, IT audits; reviews related records for compliance with established and relevant reporting policies and procedures and is responsible for the end-to-end execution projects.

• Applies financial and quantitative analyses and risk assessment procedures, documents findings/work papers in support of departmental goals and objectives

• Maintains and applies an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles/standards and/or general IT frameworks

• Identifies and effectively communicates (both verbally and/or in writing) audit results, control weaknesses, accounting/reporting/application deficiencies, process or company risk, business productivity and efficiency opportunities, departmental vision, and any other relevant matters to management or other applicable parties

• Reviews, appraises and tests the internal controls surrounding business processes to assess compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• Collaborates constructively and respectfully with fellow audit team members and business stakeholders including with multicultural teams and in global locations

• Maintains communication with the Engagement Director, responds to feedback and adjusts approach as the situation warrants

• Contributes in management meetings, presents findings, conclusions and recommended actions to business management

• Experience within Life Sciences or related sector

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines

• Able to work under general supervision and work collaboratively with diverse teams

• Expanded knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment and internal control concepts

• Ability to analyze process workflows and identify gaps and bottleneck

• Ability to perform data analytics, SOC1 reviews and understand ITGCs

• Obtain and provide training to the audit staff to support all aspects of Internal Audit activities to ensure that approved audit objectives are met

• Ability to operate effectively independently and in a team-oriented, multiple location environment

• CPA, CIA or CISA certifications or equivalent

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