Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
5 years of relevant experience in internal audit or related roles.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Experience in a global, matrixed environment.
Knowledge of internal audit standards and risk assessment methodologies.
Familiarity with SOX, COBIT, and NIST frameworks.
Expertise in IT risk and controls, including cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with global stakeholders across various departments to execute risk-based audits.
Lead and execute IT internal audit engagements, ensuring effective control evaluation.
Assess risks and communicate audit results to business leaders, providing actionable recommendations.
Provide audit leadership by guiding team members and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Support continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function through planning and best practices.
Benefits
Robust benefits package including health and life insurance.
Retirement plans and flexible time off.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Collaborative and diverse work environment focused on innovation.
Full Job Description
Manager, Internal Audit
In this role, a typical day will include:
Collaborating with cross-functional global stakeholders across Finance, Compliance, Information Technology, and Business Continuity to execute risk-based audit engagements and drive a strong control environment across the organization.
Leading and executing IT internal audit engagements, including planning, testing, documenting, and evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls (IT General Controls, Application Controls, IT audit projects, AI, Cybersecurity, Operational Technology, etc.). Success is measured by the quality, timeliness, and completion of assigned audit activities.
Assessing risks and communicating audit results by facilitating discussions with business leaders, clearly articulating observations, impacts, and recommendations, and preparing concise audit reports that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Providing audit leadership and oversight by serving as Audit Lead on assigned engagements, guiding and reviewing team members' work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to audit methodology and quality standards.
Supporting the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function through audit planning, sharing best practices and professional development learnings, and contributing to special projects and other initiatives that strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance across the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
5 Years of Relevant Experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in a global, matrixed environment with cross-functional teams.
Experience leading audit engagements and providing guidance to team members (internal and/or external).
Knowledge of internal audit standards, risk assessment methodologies, and control frameworks.
Familiarity with SOX, COBIT and NIST frameworks.
IT risk & control expertise (ITGC, Disaster Recovery, Cloud, Data and SDLC controls)
Cybersecurity and Identity Security
Industry experience in life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and FP&A teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives
Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment
Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
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