Assistant Audit Manager (Audit Manager), Global Internal Audit

Assistant Audit Manager :

• The Assistant Manager (AM) plans and performs single audits out of the approved annual audit plan at all locations of FME in coordination with the AM’s supervisor.
• The AM leads an audit team consisting of one or more auditors from all levels. Within a single audit, the AM is capable of monitoring and reviewing the work of other auditors and capable of performing audit procedures for complex and critical areas / processes him / herself.
• The AM is responsible for time management of the audit until follow up is completed. The AM discusses planning and results with local and regional senior management and provides well-written recommendations.
• The Functional Head and / or the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) must be informed by the AM on a regular and timely basis on audit progress and on important observations.
• The AM contributes to the continuous improvement targets of the GIA Team.
• The AM supports his / her supervisor in all matters related to Audit Excellence, execution of the global annual audit and capacity planning, team utilization / staffing, and quality related topics.

Tasks

Communication :

• Support the AiC when presenting GIA’s scope of work and the audit results within an audit (kick-off and closing meeting)
• Present and discuss audit observations with management during closing meetings
• Communicate with local management
• Inform Functional Supervisor about the progress of audits and findings or disputes in a timely manner
• Support the AiC in the preparation of written audit reports and the distribution to local / regional management as well as the management board members

Technical internal audit skills :

• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and evaluate internal controls
• Analyze business processes and internal controls in their effectiveness and compliance with corporate guidelines
• Analyze various Balance Sheets and P&L accounts
• Perform audit procedures to obtain sufficient evidence to support audit observations and document working papers in TeamMate+ (TM+)
• Support the Annual Audit Plan process
• Assist with maintaining audit software
• Maintain audit programs and standards
• Execute audit programs independently
• Develop useful recommendations and document them in written following GIA standards
• Follow-up on audit observations
• Ensure timely and accuracy of data maintenance in the audit tool (TM+) regarding categorization, progress as well as attaching documentation

Project / People / General management :

• Support of the auditor-in-charge in all phases of single audits (planning, execution, reporting, follow-up)
• Manage single audits (planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up) for less complex engagements
• As an auditor-in-charge, coordinate the audit team during audit engagements
• Ensure completion of work papers and appropriate filing in the audit tool
• If required, take over responsibility of a Trusted Advisor, including among others reviewing and issuing functional quarterly follow up reports
• Potentially assume further specific as well as ad-hoc responsibilities
• Support the preparation of the global annual audit and capacity planning
• Support the periodic quality assessment process
• Conduct any audit excellence related topics as agreed with the Director G&A and Audit Excellence

Critical qualifications, experience, know-how and skills

Education :

• Diploma / undergraduate degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Economics or an accepted business / engineering degree.
• Final stage to be a CPA / CIA or comparable certification is preferred.

Business Experience :

more than 6 years of business experience and some experience in healthcare business.

Audit Experience :

Comprehensive internal and / or external audit experience is a must. The AM is proficient with audit standards and the audit process.

Special Skills :

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a business environment.
• Analytical skills and effective in communication with management levels and external personnel (auditors, attorneys, regulatory personnel, etc.).
• Organizational skills and good knowledge about the main business functions / processes, such as
• Finance / Controlling
• Sales
• Inventory
• Purchase
• Production

Additional good knowledge about functions / processes

• IT - general familiarity and / or experience with IT general and application controls, prefer
• Compliance
• Project management and presentation skills are necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to discuss issues with local, regional and functional management.
• Work closely with all levels of personnel, also in delicate situations.

Other Skills

• Fluent in German and English -speaking, writing, and reading.
• To be proficient with all MS-Office applications.
• Experienced with SAP ERP

Career with a purposeWe offer an opportunity to create and deliver treatments that save and change lives for the better.

We’ll support your ongoing development. And you’ll be part of a dedicated team of people who inspire each other to create the best possible healthcare outcomes each and every day.

Inclusion and diversityJoining Fresenius Medical Care means becoming part of a team that values diversity. We embrace the wealth of different backgrounds, cultures, experiences and opinions that make up our workforce and strive to create an inclusive atmosphere in which all our employees feel valued.

StabilityDeveloping innovative products and continuously improving our renal therapies made us the clear market leader in the production of hemodialysis machines, with sustainable, profitable growth .

This position provides our 125000 employees with the stability and security they need to help improve the lives of our patients.

Learning and developmentWe offer participation in programs at world-class business schools, leadership development, regular training for our nurses, health care professionals and manufacturing staff and digital access to high-quality educational content for all employees worldwide 24 / 7.

Local benefitsOur employees enjoy both local and global opportunities for growth and personal fulfilment. We offer local benefits designed to suit the requirements of the respective country and place of work to create ideal conditions everywhere.

Work-life balanceWe want to empower people to deliver better care. Therefore, we promote a better work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time models, the possibility to work from home, and more.