Operational Audit Specialist

Description 【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】 Under supervision of Opertational Audit (“OA”) Senior Business Partner (“SBP”) or Business Partner (“BP”), the OA Specialist is 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, the OA Specialist 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 direction of the OA Lead, with latitude for initiative and judgment for tasks assigned. 【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】 （雇入れ直後） Supporting the OA SBP or BP, the OA Specialist will : 1.Operational Audit Execution and Reporting Assist OA Lead to perform regional projects and support global projects as assigned. Responsibilities include :

• Assist OA Lead in performing audit work as assigned for both regional and global projects. Responsibilities include :
• Prepare first draft of audit planning materials (Scope Memo, Planning Memo) as assigned, for presentation to the OA SBPs / BPs.
• 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 issues follow-up summary memos of high quality.
• Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Develop and maintains 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 held regarding recommendations with management. 2.Co-source Oversight Be responsible to perform high quality and timely work :
• Confirm roles and responsibilities for audit assignments with OA Lead to ensure clear understanding of objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Timely delivery of workpaper and agreed deliverables that meets the quality requirement outlined within IA SOPs.
• Begin to lead regional audits as assigned.
• Escalate potential overrun on assignments to OA Lead. 3.Other Responsibilities
• Performs ad hoc projects as assigned. （変更の範囲） 会社内での全ての業務 【量的側面 / Quantitative Dimensions】 Position is required to assist the SBP or BP in managing outsourced audit resources within the assigned budget. Value management is also achieved through thoughtful use of controls; finding the right mix of process controls and management controls that allow Astellas to demonstrate control without an onerous number of controls. 【組織的コンテクスト / Organizational Context】 Position reports to the OA SBP or BP. Position works, as directed, with all company operational areas and employee levels in gathering, evaluating, and communicating information about the activity or process being examined. 【応募要件 / Qualifications】 ＜必須 / Required＞
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree
• 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.).
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in accounting, compliance, or other related fields involving audit experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. public companies as well as life science industry preferred.
• Proficient data analysis, analytical and organizational skills.＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
• Experience in leading the planning, execution and reporting of internal audits consistent with professional standards, policies, and procedures is preferred.
• Previous public accounting experience in a nationally recognized firm (preferably Big 4) working in
• Experience in project management, team management, and other organizational skills.