Internal Audit Senior Manager at Astellas

About Astellas:

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword – it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

About this job:

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the formulation of comprehensive audit programs covering a range of global and regional topics, including financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas. You’ll lead and guide internal audit teams and co-sourced resources in executing audit plans, generating final audit reports, and conducting follow-up audits on identified issues.

Additionally, your role involves managing the reputation of the internal audit activity and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships by demonstrating sincerity, honesty, and empathy in all communications. You’ll play a vital role in fostering a culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization.

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

In this role, you will:

• Assume leadership of complex global and regional audit projects, overseeing all aspects from planning and budgeting to resource allocation.
• Be responsible for the entire audit process, which includes conducting interviews, meticulously reviewing documents, and methodically identifying and documenting audit issues and actionable recommendations.
• Apply in-depth analysis, including complex analysis if necessary, to comprehend the root causes of noted deficiencies, ultimately providing well-founded and value-added recommendations.
• Effectively communicate the outcomes of audit and consulting projects through both comprehensive written reports and persuasive oral presentations to senior management.
• Foster and maintain productive relationships with clients, staff, and management, ensuring that recommendations for performance improvement and risk mitigation are clearly conveyed and well received.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous engagement in public accounting, with a strong preference for experience gained at a nationally recognized firm. This experience should involve working closely with public companies and a specialization in the life science industry, indicating a deep understanding of this sector’s unique audit requirements and challenges.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and leading internal audits, consistently aligning with the highest professional standards, organizational policies, and industry-specific procedures. This experience should highlight your ability to orchestrate and oversee audit processes effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, which are essential for conveying complex audit findings, recommendations, and insights clearly and effectively to various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Proficiency in data analysis, underscored by strong analytical skills and a structured approach to organizing and interpreting data. These capabilities are crucial for conducting comprehensive audits and generating valuable insights from audit data.
• Proficiency in the application of appropriate IT control frameworks, such as COBIT and GAIT, whenever relevant to the audit context. This skillset demonstrates your ability to leverage established industry standards for effective IT audit and control assessments.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Relevant professional accounting or auditing certifications or equivalent.
• Previous management or supervisory experience, demonstrating leadership capabilities and the ability to guide a team effectively.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent full-time position based in the UK
• That position follows our hybrid working model. This role requires a blend of home and minimum 1 day per month in our Addlestone office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Life insurance

Work Location: In person