Internal Auditor (all genders)

Evotec SE; Delaware; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Evotec SE in the United States (Delaware) is seeking an Internal Audit professional to contribute to the global Internal Audit function, perform SOX control testing, and communicate findings to stakeholders. The role partners with managers to drive control improvements and support audit projects.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of audit experience, solid knowledge of internal controls and SOX, strong analytical and communication skills, and English proficiency; willingness to travel ~15% is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of professional working experience in external or internal audit, finance, accounting or related fields.
• Good knowledge of internal control requirements, accounting processes, audit practices.
• SOX experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the global Internal Audit function working closely with the Manager Internal Audit and Head of Internal Audit.
• Complete the testing of SOX controls, including walkthroughs and operational effectiveness assessments.
• Identify controls and process deficiencies and communicate them to business stakeholders.
• Plan and perform accounting, financial, regulatory, and operational internal audits with the manager.
• Communicate with process and control owners on the importance of controls and audit improvements.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

Skills

2-3 years audit experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

English language proficiency

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the global Internal Audit function (internal audit processes, procedures, methodologies and tools) working closely with the Manager Internal Audit and Head of Internal Audit
• Complete the testing of SOX controls, including walkthrough, design testing and operational effectiveness assessment
• Identify controls and process deficiencies, process improvement opportunities and communicate them to business stakeholders
• Work together with Manager Internal Audit to plan and perform accounting, financial, regulatory, and operational internal audits
• Effectively communicate with process and control owners, including non-finance individuals, on the importance of controls, an effective control environment and the role of audit related improvements
• Contribute to special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
• 2-3 years of professional working experience in external or internal audit, finance, accounting or related fields
• Good knowledge of internal control requirements, accounting processes, audit practices
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience preferred
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, critical thinking, as well as the ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Strong communication skills and extensive presentation experience to all hierarchical levels
• Professional language skills in oral and written English, knowledge of an additional European language advantageous (German, Italian, French)
• Willingness to go on national and international business trips, demand-related (approx. 15%)

Our offer:

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• 30 days of annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital-forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.