IT Internal Auditor

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

The IT Internal Auditor is responsible for assessing financial and operational IT risks and controls of ICON plc and for helping our business achieve process and performance improvements. The IT Internal Auditor will work as part of a team conducting audits on behalf of the Audit Committee and management to determine compliance with policies and procedures through assessing internal controls, recommending corrective actions, and preparing findings. The IT Internal Auditor will possess an understanding of business processes, financial reporting, and information technology audit and relevant control frameworks ,and will have experience in IT-related activities such as IT Audit, Information Security Risk Management, IT Compliance and IT Infrastructure reviews. Sarbanes-Oxley testing is a significant portion of this role.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct audits of IT, financial and operational processes including regulatory compliance (SOX and SOC 2) to ensure that appropriate controls exist and that information produced can be relied upon

• Execute testing of internal control over financial reporting (SOX), including ITGC testing

• Contribute to the Internal Audit risk assessment and plan

• Liaise with company management and external auditors on audit evidence requests, follow-ups, findings and proposed solutions

• Evaluate management responses to audit recommendations

• Develop and drive both tactical and strategic control deficiency resolutions

• Develop and promote improvements to risk management and internal control processes

• Assist with preparing internal audit reports which clearly communicate audit scope, findings and recommendations

• Disseminate best practices and contribute to business performance improvement

• Assist in performance of risk assessments to identify key areas of risk (operational, regulatory, reputational, strategic, and financial risk)

• Provide guidance in pre-implementation reviews of new systems and processes to promote risk awareness and ensure controls are implemented to mitigate risks.

• Liaise with the ICON Information Security Team in meeting the requirements of the ISO–Framework

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field

• 2+ years of experience in technology audit or equivalent (IT general controls, application controls, pre/post implementation system development reviews, infosec, Identity and Access Management, Financial or Business Process Audit) within a public accounting, and/or Internal Audit function

• Knowledge and experience with IT general controls across all layers of technology: application, operating system, and database

• Excellent project management skills and ability to lead small and medium-sized special projects or activities within the organization

• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing is highly preferred, ISO 27001 compliance experience is a plus

• Knowledge of: SQL and Oracle Database security; Windows Operating System and Active Directory Security; Information Security Topics (Identity and Access Management, Cyber, Cloud Technologies) is a plus, but not required

• Understanding of IT Frameworks and Methodologies including COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO

• Awareness of traditional and emerging technology domains, including cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, networking, data warehouses, integration strategies, IT operations, IT risk management, and IT governance

• Strong communication qualities including ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

• Professional certification such as CPA or CISA, or actively pursuing certification (preferred)

Key Qualities:

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Proactive, professional, project manager

• Self-motivation and ability to operate independently with oversight from the IT Audit Manager

• Team player who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals

• Ability to work on multiple tasks and effectively manage priorities and workload

• Effective verbal and written skills to work with peers, managers and Business Lead executives

• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience

• Focus on delivery of quality outputs in a timely manner to clients (internal and external)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

About Us

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.