Head of Audit, Global Internal Audit APAC

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Purpose Statement

The Senior Manager, with the business title of “Head of Audit, Global Internal Audit (GIA) APAC” is responsible for the strategic planning and evolvement of the audit team, planning, organizing and executing internal audits throughout Boston Scientific (BSC) APAC including financial, operational, compliance, SOX and IT as well as performing consultative activities. The primary focus of responsibility includes leading our team of financial operations audit team members, helping the VP determine and drive the strategic plan, and be a key partner with the regional and divisional finance heads as well as with senior regional management. This position is based in Singapore, reports directly to the Vice President of Global Internal Audit, but has strong dotted line reporting to the Director of Finance Operations audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with members of BSC APAC Senior Leadership team and operating as a business partner in order to understand and continuously monitor key business issues / risks.  This knowledge would be used within GIA to form a robust risk-based audit plan
• Being a leader which others in the region feel comfortable going to with potential audit/financial risks to seek counsel or to request the GIA team investigate or suggest opportunities for improvement
• Leading a team of audit managers, ensuring the annual audit plan is achieved
• Leading and driving the annual audit assessment to determine the optimal audit plan
• Managing the planning, coordination and execution of financial, operational, compliance and/or IT related audits
• Ensuring consistent application of internal audit methodology for all audits and projects
• Using knowledge of best practices to suggest action plans for business partners to take as to improve their control environment and operational efficiency
• Driving the usage and improvement of our audit tool, AuditBoard
• Driving the adoption of new toolsets to increase efficiency and effectiveness such as Tableau, BI, and new AI toolsets
• Evolving, adapting and changing audit methodologies, practices and reporting as the new version of SAP is implemented. Partner with that team to provide insight and suggestions regarding the control environment and optimal configuration of the new system
• Reviewing audit risk assessments with engagement staff to ensure plan, scope, root cause and objectives are properly documented and evaluated and clearly understood by the team
• Understanding an integrated view of controls over business processes, including financial, operational and IT general controls
• Reviewing work papers and planned audit procedures as necessary to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Managing audits to be on-time, within budget and appropriately documented in AuditBoard
• Implementing innovative internal processes and/or drive continuous improvements around reporting, communication, monitoring, testing and/or analysis.  In addition, ability to utilize data analytics during planning, execution and reporting to optimize coverage and effectiveness
• Building quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to quality requirements and IIA/GIA guidelines
• As a key people leader, actively supporting staff development and training
• Leading by example with direct report(s) in objective setting/development plans, regular communication, feedback, development activities and appropriate reward/recognition
• Proactively identifying opportunities where GIA can add value to the Company beyond the audit plan

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance required
• 10+ years of progressive experience within an accounting firm, or combined experience with a large, complex multi-national company
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting and internal controls
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Chinese preferred to communicate with stakeholders
• Solid understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement assertions, as well as the fundamentals of SOX 404 controls and requirements
• Strong project/time management skills with the ability to organize and handle multiple priorities
• Strong written and oral presentation skills – experience presenting to members of Senior Management required (e.g. persuasion, influence, conflict resolution)
• Experience leading audits, including planning, execution and reporting phases of the audit and directing more junior staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%
• CPA, CIA or CISA desirable
• Detailed working knowledge of BSC policies & procedures would be desirable
• Experience with SAP, AuditBoard, Hyperion, Tableau and other BSC systems

Requisition ID: 600572

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

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