Careers at ThermoFisher Scientific

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular internal audit projects
• Perform audits resulting in assurances that our internal controls and processes meet world-class standards
• Work closely with management teams in developing audit findings and recommendations regarding business process optimization, profit improvement, internal control and compliance
• Participate in annual Sarbanes-Oxley testing of internal controls and overall assertion and attestation process

• Perform/assist with ad hoc internal investigations as required
• Conduct objective, fair, thorough, unbiased and timely investigations into allegations of fraud or other employee conduct matters
• Coordinate with other internal functions to obtain and review evidence/documents to analyze allegations and synthesize data into a professional conclusion with remediation plans as appropriate.
• Manage and prioritize cases effectively and efficiently to achieve complete and timely results

• Business partnering with local management
• Possess good commercial and risk awareness in order to identify emerging risks in the region and recommend feasible remediation actions as appropriate.
• Build and maintain internal relationships with key stakeholders in the region, including Finance and Legal teams
• Provide internal control and risk consultancy outputs (both written and verbal) that may be requested by management

• Others
• Assist with the development of risk assessments and audit plans
• Assist in establishing common processes, policies, and procedures across a multi-location, international company
• Participate in a variety of special projects as requested. Must be flexible in the event of changing priorities and changing tasks

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 5-7 years audit or industry accounting experience – CPA and public accounting preferred
• Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance, certification a plus
• Strong team building skills and the proven ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and management are prerequisites to success in this position
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and focus on exceeding goals and results.
• Self motivated and ability to work independently
• Effective communication skills
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines while working on multiple deliverables
• Must be able to travel 30-40%

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Sarbanes-Oxley audit/financial experience
• Prior audit experience through either the public accounting sector or internal audit
• Strong accounting background
• Internal investigation experience