Job Description Summary
The Senior Manager Internal Audit, will be responsible to plan, execute and deliver high quality audits that meet Novartis Internal Audit (IA) methodology standards, strategies and directives. To lead audit teams in activities including assessment of business/information technology risks and evaluation of related internal controls.
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Location: CDMX, Mexico
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead effective audit teams throughout assignments in different divisions and functional areas taking responsibility for the team members, including delivering on-boarding and coaching to new team members and guest auditors to provide technical support and feedback.
Rate potential and capacity of team members and provide feedback to IA management.
Mastering key company policies that Internal Audit provides assurance on, including their implementing guidelines and procedures.
Apply effective project management to audit assignments in order to deliver work which meets quality standards, deadlines and the expectations of stakeholders.
Identify root causes of control issues and investigate, analyze and test possible solutions or measures for improvement. Prepare audit reports and review and agree issues with responsible management.
Establish and maintain key-contact relationships with local management in assigned countries and/or functional area(s) of responsibility to support the Regional Head Internal Audit (RHIA) / Functional Head Internal Audti in assessing risk across the region and developing the annual audit plan




Lead the risk-prioritized planning of standard operational audits and support audit managers and the Regional Head of internal audit in the planning of more complex audits on enterprise risks without pre-defined control frameworks.
Build effective business partnering and advisory relationships with senior management on the audit and with managers in the relevant functions, while maintaining the independence and objectivity of self, team and the Internal Audit function.
Perform special projects and lead initiatives to improve the technical and operational effectiveness of the audit group.
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced degree preferably in a technical, security or information technology discipline (e.g., computer science, digital/AI, data science, IT security, cloud technology)
Strong technical acumen and knowledge of process management and/or business process optimization
Team-player with excellent communication and project management skills, ability to collaborate effectively across a matrix
Proficiency in English.
Willingness to travel (up to 20%)
Demonstrated working experience in internal audit/advisory departments in a big four with focus on Pharma or the healthcare sector. (Desirable)
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Compliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, E2E Process View, Employee Engagement, Financial Accounting, Financial Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Interpersonal Savvy, Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving

📌 Senior Manager - Internal Audit (Xico)
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