Senior Analyst, IT Audit
Location: Dublin, L, IE
Department: Audit
Description
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
Who We Are
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
What We Offer
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.
Job Summary
In this role, you will play a vital part in auditing IT controls (60%) and business processes (40%), contributing to a well‑rounded evaluation of the company’s operations. Your primary focus during the first year will be on executing audits related to IT controls, following a structured audit work program. You will also help to develop a data analytics program for the function. As you develop expertise, you will expand your contributions to areas such as Cybersecurity and AI. Furthermore, you will engage in various business and enterprise risk areas to enhance and diversify your overall skill set within the company.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the design and implementation of IT audit risk assessments, planning, and programs.
Assuming leadership in testing IT SOX controls across the entire organization.
Leading to develop a data analytics program.
Crafting detailed audit reports, outlining findings and recommendations.
Progressing to work on various risk domains, including Cybersecurity and AI, building on your initial mastery of SOX/ITGC controls.
Collaborating on other business and enterprise risk projects, further developing your expertise and broadening your capabilities.
This approach will allow you to establish a robust foundation in IT audit practices, while simultaneously equipping you with skills in emerging technology fields and offering a comprehensive understanding of broader business risks.
This position offers a hybrid working environment, combining remote work with in‑office collaboration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead annual Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404 ITGC control testing and compliance
Perform all phases of IT 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
Consult on key IT projects and initiatives as needed to ensure the implementation of best practices and necessary internal controls.
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
Support other audit projects outside of IT controls and perform the assigned audit procedures
Lead and run meetings with the team, auditees and business partners etc.
Lead third‑party resources in defined projects in conjunction with audit management
Experience in Data Analytic tools such as Power BI
Experience in emerging technologies in the AI and cybersecurity space
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s degree in IT or Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
Work Experience
5+ years of experience with a minimum of 4 years of progressive audit experience in Big 4, Regional CPA firm or industry
Experience with global, manufacturing and/or Life Science medical device companies preferred and
SAP ERP experience is a plus preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of IT policies, laws, standards and frameworks applicable to the specific technical role
Knowledge of IT risk, security architecture design, network security and related protocols, cloud/mobile security, data security and internal/external threat intelligence/analysis
Analytical mindset with the ability to process and convert vast amounts of data into useful information
Experience with healthcare or manufacturing industry
Technology and Digital savviness – ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends impacting the business
SAP/S4 HANA ERP IT audit experience
Proficient with Word, Excel and Power Point
Team player who can work cross functionally
License and Certifications
CISA certification is strongly preferred
CPA, ACCA or CIA certification a plus
Travel Requirements
20%: Up to 52 business days per year
Physical Requirements
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 objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms
Use written and oral communication skills
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi‑task, work under time constraints, solve problems, and prioritize
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
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