Senior Internal Auditor

CooperCompanies; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Life assurance

Wellness platform

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

CooperVision is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to perform SOX evaluations, financial and operational audits, and compliance reviews across global locations. You will work with leadership to strengthen controls and support governance, joining a skilled team in a fast-paced, global medical device company.

The role emphasizes learning end-to-end audit processes, collaborating with co-source and external auditors, and contributing to continuous improvement within internal audit and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA/CA/CIA/CFE designation preferred.
• 2–6 years’ experience in financial, operational and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Performing SOX testing, documenting processes, and identifying deficiencies.
• Leading financial, operational and compliance audits with action plans.
• Communicating results to leadership and Audit Committee.

Skills

SOX testing

Risk management

Internal controls

Corporate governance

Data analysis

Tableau

IT controls

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA/CA/CIA/CFE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Delta Park, Fareham, UK

GLS: P03

Working hours: 37.5, full time (hybrid, 3 days per week in office)

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary – What to expect:

The Senior Internal Auditor will be tasked with, but not limited to, performing SOX evaluations, financial and operational audits, and compliance reviews throughout CooperVision’s and CooperSurgical’s global locations. The Senior Internal Auditor will work closely with business leadership to raise the level of controls and improve business performance and contribute to providing assurance to the Audit Committee regarding risk and overall corporate governance. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and grow your accounting and auditing skillset within a fast-growing, diversified, public, global S&P 500 medical device and life sciences company, then this one is designed for you. You will be joining a very talented team of accounting and audit professionals. You will have the opportunity to learn and improve the end-to-end processes of audit as well as core accounting and broader business processes. Through our robust program of training and real-life experience, you will become equipped with the skills needed to grow within internal audit or transfer to other accounting and finance teams within our organization.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Performing 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.
• Leading financial, operational and compliance audits, including planning, audit implementation, identifying and defining issues, developing appropriate recommendations, agree action plans and closing meetings.
• Executing audits in accordance with professional standards and assist in the composition of formal audit reports.
• Understanding the key components of risk within the business and ensure that these areas are tested as appropriate.
• Working with both the internal audit co-source partner and the external auditor to ensure effective coordination and collaboration.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with leadership so that Internal Audit is seen as a trusted advisor to the business.
• Effective communication with leadership, co-source partner, external auditor and the various operations.
• Participating in special projects and assignments as necessary.
• Uses current technology and resources to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
• Provides quality and value-added audit services while maintaining self-guidance and open-mindedness.
• Understands and adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

About You

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of risk management, internal control frameworks and corporate governance practices.
• Good understanding of SOX, generally accepted accounting principles (including US GAAP) and auditing standards.
• Demonstrated thorough interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work self-guided and in teams of diverse culture and backgrounds, demonstrates initiative and delivers good quality audits within established timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong skills with analysing data, Tableau experience a plus.
• IT controls experience a plus.

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 2 to 6 years’ experience performing financial, operational and compliance audits in public accounting firm or as an internal auditor in a multinational corporation.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant, CIA and/or CFE designation preferred.

What we offer

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more! We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.