Operational Audit Specialist

Operational Audit Specialist About Astellas: At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions. We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division. We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care. The Opportunity: Under the supervision of Operational Audit Senior Business Partner / Business Partner, you will be responsible for executing a high level of difficulty and professional internal audit work for complex global and/or regional audit topics. Under the direction of an OA Lead, you will perform audit work for a variety of audit topics (financial, operational, IT, and/or compliance) and conduct thorough follow-up audit work on previously identified audit issues. Internal audit work is performed independently under the direction of the OA Lead, with latitude for initiative and judgment for tasks assigned. Hybrid Working: At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver. Key activities for this role:

• Prepare first draft of audit planning materials (Scope Memo, Planning Memo) as assigned, for presentation to the Operational Audit Senior Business Partner / Business Partner.
• Conduct and document interviews and prepare working papers for audit work assigned.
• Based on interviews and audit work performed, identify, document and confirm audit issues and develop recommendations.
• Compose formal audit observations and issue high-quality follow-up summary memos.
• Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Develop and maintain productive client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Create high-quality recommendations to improve results and/or mitigate risk and participate in discussions regarding recommendations with management.
• Confirm roles and responsibilities for audit assignments with the OA Lead to ensure a clear understanding of objectives, deliverables, and timelines., This is a permanent, full-time position.
• This opportunity is based in the UK.
• The team is based across different locations worldwide.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per week in our office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
  
  Relevant professional accounting, auditing certifications preferred (e.g. Chartered Accounted, Chartered Internal Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information System Auditor etc.).
• Strong experience in accounting, auditing or compliance and other fields, can be project management, team management and other organization skills. 1 of 4 years can be project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient data analysis, analytical and organizational skills
• Conversational and business English.
Education:
• BS/BA in Finance / Accounting / Economics or equivalent.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  
  At Astellas, we believe that nurturing exceptional relationships with our employees delivers exceptional results. We can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It's a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society. Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners. Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity. We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership. Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit. For more information about our current career opportunities and how you can make a difference please visit https://www.astellas.com/eu/careers