Senior Internal Auditor

Zimmer Biomet; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet in Bangalore is seeking an Internal Audit professional to strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Director – Internal Audit and supports audit execution across SSC and non-SSC processes.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of accounting or audit experience, a BA in Accounting, English fluency, and exposure to SOX. Hybrid work model with in-office presence in Bangalore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 5–7 years of accounting or audit experience including internal control testing.
• SOX knowledge and internal audit background is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Public accounting or internal audit experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support SOX narratives and risk documentation for audit records.
• Perform SOX control walkthroughs and update narratives, flowcharts and matrices.
• Conduct internal control testing across SSC and non-SSC processes.
• Coordinate testing and review with internal and external audit teams.
• Train SSC teams to understand and comply with control requirements.
• Assist with governance, risk and control activities and reporting.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Automation awareness

Audit experience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

SAP

Optro

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

Work Location

Bangalore

Work Mode

Hybrid (3 Days in office)

Shift Timing

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What You Can Expect

As a member of the Internal Audit Team, this position will report to the Director –Internal Audit and be responsible for maintaining an effective system of internal controls and to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and any applicable laws and regulations leading internal testing of those activities. This role will also support the audit team in audit execution.

How You'll Create Impact

• Supports the assessment of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002
• Works with members of the Shared Service Center (SSC) functional teams (ITC, PTP, RTR) and management to complete documentation of SOX narratives. Ensure key risks are appropriately identified and documented for the record to report, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Guide process owners in detailing, documenting, and implementing controls
• Train new SCC functional teams to understand and comply with internal control requirements
• Perform SOX control walkthroughs of non-SSC processes and update narratives, flowcharts and risk-control matrix documentation with information provided by process and control owners
• Conduct internal control testing of assigned areas (SSC and non-SSC) and identify areas for further investigation ensuring deliverables are completed according to the established schedule and required standards
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance, craft solutions, and train
• Assist with management and oversight of the Internal Controls Analyst
• Coordinate testing and review with internal and external audit
• Interact with process and control owners to maintain current knowledge of business, organizational and technological changes and to ensure controls and documentation are updated as needed
• Support the internal audit team in audit execution utilizing strong audit, technical and business acumen to conduct effective audits that strengthen the governance, risk, and control environments of the organization by anticipating issues, providing advice and best practices recommendations to management.
• Participates in business initiatives and/or special projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies

What Makes You Stand Out

• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, multi-task and meet deadlines consistently
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
• Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
• Computer or technical knowledge
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to explore and experiment with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation tools, to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness
• Prior experience with SAP and Optro preferred

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Public accounting or Internal Audit experience.
• SOX, Public Accounting, Internal Audit
• Good communication skill
• 5-7 years accounting or audit experience including internal control testing
• Fluency in English required
• CPA/Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification preferred
• Prior Supervisory Experience a plus

Travel Expectations

Up to 5%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability