Descripción de la oferta
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.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
Job Summary
In collaboration with Chief Audit Executive responsible for managing all internal audit activities. Responsibilities include conducting annual risk analysis, setting and executing the annual internal audit plan, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, sharing value‑added recommendations/improvements, and performing other special projects at the request of management and/or the Audit Committee.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Lead, plan and manage the global internal audit team (~8-10 team members), encompassing financial, and operational audits, including business process improvement opportunities and annual risk assessment process
Define audit procedures, identify audit observations, and provide value‑added recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of controls.
Review, finalize and deliver audit reports; communicate findings and recommendations in an effective manner to management.
Utilize 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.
Partner with control owners to maintain current knowledge of internal and external environment to ensure controls and documentation are updated as needed.
Drive process and control changes within the organization to gain efficiencies and improve the control environment as needed.
Participates in business initiatives and/or special projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies. These key initiatives may include enterprise risk management (ERM), cybersecurity, business continuity planning and disaster recovery, physical security, data analytics and data privacy.
Influence and guide the team through change and organizational transformation which may include the use of new technologies, automation, and implementation of new processes.
Spearhead the internal audit data transformation by developing and executing on the continuous monitoring and data analytics program to enhance processes and create efficiencies.
Invest in ongoing learning to stay current on changes in industry trends, audit practices, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements to understand their impact.
Communicate team and organizational objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results. Share knowledge and develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of industry, business and regulatory issues, and internal audit best practices.
Responsible for managing day‑to‑day supervision and developing ~10 staff members to maintain a high‑performing team.
Assist the VP Internal Audit with global audit department management tasks, including global risk assessment, budgeting, staff development programs, and audit process.
Develops and delivers dashboard reports containing audit metrics and significant findings to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Monitor remediation efforts to closure, and advise on control requirements for new systems or process design development, etc.
Execute robust program to comply with requirements of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) through effective risk assessment, control documentation, testing, and deficiency reporting for areas in scope for internal audit.
Work in coordination with Legal and Compliance to investigate and resolve compliance problems or questions. Perform other special investigative tasks as required.
Expected Areas Of Competence (i.e., Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
Proven ability to lead a team of audit professionals, build strong working relationships and influence leaders across the organization.
Strategic leader that can establish clear direction for the department to ensure successful execution of the audit plan.
High ethical standards, expert judgment, and strong business acumen to lead to sound, timely and thorough results, and recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills that is clear and concise.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
Thrives in a fast‑pace and continuously changing environment.
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and encouraging innovation.
Strong skill in coaching, motivating, and developing others to create a high performing diverse team.
Excellent analytical skills, including collecting data and interpreting analysis to draw valid conclusions.
Strong problem‑solving skills.
Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight.
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA is preferred.
CPA or other professional designation is required (CIA, CFE, CISA, etc.).
Minimum of 10-12 years of progressively more responsible audit experience. Life sciences experience is preferred.
3-5 years of public accounting experience in internal/external audit functions required; Big 4 level experience required.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.
Experience with SAP and other audit software tools is a plus.
Experience building/using data analytics tools is a plus.
Experience leading/participating in investigative activities required.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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