Lannett Company Inc Careers

Description

Under direction of the Internal Audit Manager the audit staff member is responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits, SOX work in accordance with the annual audit and SOX plans and Compliance Regulations as well as assisting with other Internal audit matters and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, professional day-to-day execution of internal audit engagements and projects in line with firm risk management practices.
• Develop audit programs, working papers and internal audit reports.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and annual audit plans for clients.
• Work on teams focused on advisory projects and assist engagement management to successfully complete engagement objectives.
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices and documentation.
• Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
• Completes audit work-papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Obtain analyses and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.
• Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures.
• Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
• Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees.
• Complies with federal, state, and local security legal requirements by studying existing and new security legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Successful candidates should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field; Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or public accounting consulting experience.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good and reliable professional references.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals procedures preferred.