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 recognized.
What You Can Expect
In collaboration with Audit Leadership team responsible for managing assigned internal audit
activities. Responsibilities include conducting executing the annual internal audit plan, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, sharing value- added recommendations, and performing other special projects. In addition, coach and develop team members throughout the audit process to ensure that audits are properly executed. Finally, report audit and review results to key players in detail when necessary, including VP IAS.
• Lead, plan and manage assigned global audits, encompassing financial, SOX and operational audits in accordance with professional standards and related regulatory requirements.
• Manage day to day performance and oversight of assigned audits while performing detailed audit procedures as required by projects.
• Assist in the development of audit procedures, identification of audit observations, and value-added recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of controls.
• Draft 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.
• Participates in business initiatives and/or special projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• Assist in the annual audit risk assessment process (ARA) which prioritized annual Internal Audit Plan that is focused on key risks to the organization.
• Monitor remediation efforts to closure, and advise on control requirements for new systems or process design development, etc.
• Establish positive lasting working relationships with audit stakeholders to provide value added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Develop strong knowledge about Zimmer Biomet’s businesses, its significant risks as well as the med-tech industry.
• Facilitate technology usage such as using data analytics or automated software to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit department.
• Prepare and deliver audit evaluations to assigned team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to function at varied levels including “hands-on” detail work and higher- level strategic thinking along with the ability to communicate effectively with different levels of
management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
• Deep knowledge of main accounting cycles (Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report, Hire to Retire)
• Thrives in a fast-pace and continuously changing environment.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and encouraging innovation.
• Excellent analytical skills, including collecting data and interpreting analysis to draw valid conclusions, including root causes analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight
• Pro-active, self-motivated, eager to learn
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 7+ years’ related work experience is required.
• Experience in a “Big Four” accounting firm is strongly preferred.
• CPA, CIA or CFE required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a must, and other audit software tools (especially TeamMate) is a strong plus
• Experience building/using data analytics tools is a strong plus.
• Having worked with shared services centers is a must
• Fluent English, another Western European language would be a plus; must have the ability to craft well-written observations/ communications in English
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability