Internal Audit Operations Manager

Job description

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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

**What You Can Expect**

This role will work directly with the Director, Internal Audit to monitor the progress of various internal audit deliverables, implementation of enhancements to the IA process and stakeholder management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization's operations.

The role encompasses managing audit processes, coordinating audit team schedules, maintaining up-to-date audit documentation, assisting in the development and maintenance of audit methodologies and tools, and offering day-to-day support to the audit leadership team.

This position ensures that audit processes are efficient, maintains and challenges methodology ensuring execution compliant with internal standards.

**How You'll Create Impact**

+ Assist the Director, Internal Audit with global audit department management tasks, including global risk assessment, Enterprise Risk Management, (ERM), Audit Committee presentations, budgeting, accruals, staff development programs, guest auditor program and audit process.
+ Coordinate the Internal Audit calendar which includes establishing global team meetings, global IA schedule, ERM schedule and annual risk assessment interviews.
+ Maintain and update key stakeholder relationship map ensuring execution of meeting to develop and maintain relationships.
+ Manage the IA Manual and IA templates to ensure it conforms to IIA standards and is updated timely to meets the needs of the changing regulatory environment as well as the team.
+ Support in reviewing final audit reports to be sent to stakeholders including formatting, checking for data accuracy and circulating to management for final review.
+ Perform periodic quality reviews of completed audits to ensure compliance with IIA standards.

In addition, provide advice and best practices recommendations to CAE to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audits.
+ Develop and manage KPIs measuring IA performance and provide updates to the Audit Leadership team.
+ Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, including analyzing risk data and supporting risk assessments.
+ Coordinate and manage the Risk Liaison Program.
+ Chair regular IA leadership meetings to ensure action items are tracked to completion.
+ Onboard new team members and provide training to existing team members on enhancements to the process and/or emerging trends.

Develop documentation and training materials as needed.
+ Facilitate technology usage such as using data analytics or automated software (Audit Board, PowerBI, etc.) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit department.
+ Monitor remediation efforts and follow up with the IA team and/or stakeholders to ensure proper closure.
+ Monitoring Audit department deliverables including audit notification letters, audit reports, audit survey, KPI’s and audit remediation.
+ Manage EQA with outsourced providers and ensure IA team is prepared for EQQ.
+ Participates in business initiatives and/or special projects as needed.
+ Establish positive working relationships with audit stakeholders to provide value added audit services.
+ Perform other activities at the request of the VP, of Internal Audit and/or other Team members.

**_This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act._**

**What Makes You Stand Out**

+ Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
+ Thrives in a fast-pace and continuously changing environment.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with Senior management and cross-functional teams.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Strong problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight.

**Your Background**

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field with 5+ related work experience is required.
+ Experience in a “Big Four” accounting firm is strongly preferred.
+ CPA, CIA or CFE required (or in progress)
+ Strong knowledge of GAAP, IIAS.

and other regulatory requirements.
+ Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.
+ Experience with SAP, Audit Board, PowerBI and other audit software or data analytic tools is a plus.
+ Experience building/using data analytics tools is a plus.

**Travel Expectations**

+ Up to 20% domestic and international travel

EOE

Expected Compensation Range: $113,500 to $133,500 plus bonus

Required Skill Profession

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