SENIOR AUDITOR

Job Description About the Role.
As a Senior Auditor, you will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) by conducting control testing, identifying control deficiencies, and performing remediation testing.
You will report to the Senior Audit Lead.
How you will contribute.
Conduct testing of key process controls, including design effectiveness and operational effectiveness, following US-SOX requirements.
Providing appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.
Coordinate the audit plans/schedules with LOC internal auditors following GIA T&AE SOX Assurance Senior Lead.
Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of testing procedures, test results, and control deficiencies within HighBond following internal standards and external auditor requirements.
Identify control gaps and deficiencies, provide recommendations for improvement, and assist management with tracking progress of remediation plans.
Work with several departments, including Global Finance SOX PMO, BU, MU, TBS, Corporate Function and DD&T, to understand processes, assess control risks, and communicating testing results.
Build and maintaining relationships with audit partners and customers at the mid and senior management level.
Prepare testing results and provide periodic updates to the SOX PMO.
Assist and own updating, change management, access management of HighBond, automations and other digital solutions.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of SOX testing methodologies and tools.
What you bring to Takeda.
Bachelor's Degree or higher – preferably in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or relative discipline.
CPA/CA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other advanced certifications equivalent certification would be ideal.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, auditing, or related areas.
Progressive experience in financial, business, IT audit within Big 4, Industry or combination with strong audit experience in SOX, internal audits, accounting audits or information system audit globally.
Experience and skill in managing multiple simultaneous projects.
Team player, managing, and work under tight schedule with high pressure.
Can lead in the review of entity level, business process and IT control best practices including assessing, advising, designing, and/or recommending complex, global, regulatory compliance, risk management, and/or internal audit organization structures, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with US-SOX and regulatory framework Understanding of internal control framework (e.
., COSO) and risk assessment methodologies Proficiency in audit management tools and software (e.
Diligent HighBond) Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and identify control weaknesses' Considerable experience identifying and addressing audit client needs.
building, maintaining, and using networks of client relationships and community involvement, communicating value propositions.
Team leadership and teamwork demonstrated by creating a positive environment, meeting client expectations, keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
Experience in controls automation and the use of advanced data analytics tools is would be ideal.
Flexibility to work with a global team.
What Takeda can offer you.
Competitive Salary and performance-based bonus Employer retirement plan contributions Employee Stock Purchase Plan Revenue approved profit share scheme Employer funded income protection Employer funded private medical insurances with dependents' cover Employer life insurance contributions Electric charging points available at parking locations Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing and engagement teams Takeda Resource Groups Family Friendly policies 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones Coaching and mentoring Educational programs and formal training Development opportunities Humanitarian volunteering leave options On-site Gym Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals More about us.
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world.
We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.
Takeda Ireland was established in .
Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation.
Over the past two years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites.
Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy.
Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations.
Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle.
We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.
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