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While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. For our small, but impactful internal audit team, we are looking for a highly motivated and talented auditor or audit manager (depending on level of experience). Your task will be to support or lead/execute internal audit assignments within the Lonza Group, while getting to know the business and developing your expertise for a line management career. Role / Main Responsibilities: As an auditor, plan, execute and finalize the audit of assigned areas; develop into the audit manager position within approximately 12 months. As a manager, lead and conduct internal audit assignments, including training, supervision and guidance of team member(s) and/or outsourced experts assigned to individual engagements, while also covering your own audit area(s).   Execute audit and advisory activities in any area mandated (e.g., supply chain management, sales, production, finance & accounting, major investments as well as strategic projects). Evaluate and strengthen the effectiveness of Lonza’s governance, risks management and control processes; identify risks and weaknesses, as a basis for recommendations which add value and help management to improve the organization’s operations and accomplish their objectives. Use available tools and constantly develop/train your know-how regarding applications and IT infrastructure to optimize audit preparations and execution, e.g. by applying advanced data analytics, assessing access design or key configurations of main applications; support or drive initiatives in this area aiming at ongoing improvements and increasing efficiencies regarding audit programs and processes. As part of assignments or related to consulting requests, participate in discussions with key stakeholders and management, e.g., global process owners or site leadership team, to raise awareness for new risks and support corresponding risk management as well as implementation of best practices and standardization requirements. Follow-up on audit recommendations’ implementation and support the reporting on open and overdue issues to top management. Lead initiatives and/or contribute to other internal activities and projects constantly optimizing the Internal Audit function. Minimum Required Qualifications / Skills: BA/BSc, preferably in finance / accounting, degree in chemistry or similar also welcome 3+ years of internal / external audit experience (preferably experience from manufacturing industries) Excellent understanding of standard business processes like S2P, OTC, R2R, mandatory controls in these areas and how to assess these, especially in SAP environment (ideally including S4H experience) Solid know-how / regular use of SAP with a good level of understanding of SAP tables / reports; experience with SAP configuration implementation / audits would be advantageous At least basic knowledge of IT fundamentals;  competence to execute audits of operational and finance activities which are run with special applications (e.g., Salesforce.com or CRM) Very experienced in executing assignments in compliance with international standards of auditing; CIA preferred (otherwise completion after hire mandatory) Good analytical skills, risk focused, target and deadline oriented, result driven and solution developer, motivated self-starter Knowledge of ETL concepts and familiarity with SQL, Python programming and/or Power BI dashboards a plus Team player and very good communicator with leadership skills and potential to develop career further within the Lonza Group after 3-4 years in internal auditing Fluent in English (oral and in writing) Travel requirements approximately 20% Location: Basel Headquarters (relocation necessary; home office limited to max. 2 days per week) Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference. Reference: R60011 Apply Ways to Contact Contact Us Regulatory Support Locations Site Tours Partnering with Us Resources Knowledge Center Meet the Experts Upcoming Events Terms & Conditions Terms and Conditions Legal Disclaimer Privacy Policy California CCPA Notice Transparency in Coverage Lonza.com Company Overview News & Media Investor Relations Sustainability Careers © 2024 Lonza. All rights reserved. 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