Senior Internal Auditor

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

No relocation is provided for this opportunity

West is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives. We have a long history of delivering life-saving injectable medicines and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment with opportunities for lifelong learning and growth.

West supports the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of its team members and families, and is committed to giving back to communities and maintaining a healthy environment and planet through sustainability efforts.

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):
Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Recognition & Rewards:
Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

In this role, you will be reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit. You will primarily be executing the testing of the SOX 404 financial controls, with opportunities to support other operational, financial, IT and risk-based audits as necessary. You will lead the development of audit risk assessments, audit planning and audit programs. You will also be responsible for developing and communicating audit report findings and recommendations.

• Testing annual Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 controls for compliance
• Be the subject matter expert, perform individually or in a team, all phases of audits including planning, fieldwork, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures
• Assess exposure resulting from ineffective internal controls and provide recommendations to address identified control deficiencies
• Identify root causes and develop audit report findings. Then debrief those findings with the auditees to come up with problem solving recommendations and remediations
• Perform separate audit / SOX projects individually
• Work cross-functionally with other members of the company (Commercial, Supply Chain, etc.) and develop relationships
• Lead third party resources in defined projects in conjunction with audit management
• Participate in other audits and projects (ESG, Cyber Security, Enterprise Risk Management, etc.) as assigned
• Utilize Data Analytic tools such as Power BI to find gaps / anomalies and improvements
• Collaborating on other business and enterprise risk projects, further developing your expertise and broadening your capabilities
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Lead and run meetings with the team, auditees and business partners etc.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
• 4+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of progressive audit experience in Big 4, Regional CPA firm or manufacturing industry

• Experience with global, manufacturing and/or Pharma or Life Science medical device companies is preferred
• Ability to leverage technology to improve results
• SAP or other ERP experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance and auditing areas and concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Excellent written, oral, and presenting skills; active listening, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, fact finder skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to process and convert vast amounts of data into useful information
• Team player who can work cross functionally.

• CPA or CIA certification either in hand or being actively pursued is required.

20%:
Up to 52 business days per year

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move…