Audit Manager
The Audit Manager will lead and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization's global operations. This role ensures adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards while driving process improvements and risk mitigation strategies. This position is ideal for experienced auditors seeking to prepare for a broader finance or operational role, combining technical expertise with strategic impact.
BD Internal Audit evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of all worldwide internal control processes on a rotating basis considering significance and risk as a service to BD Management and its Board of Directors. The Internal Audit process encompasses the following major activities :
- Evaluate the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls to ensure the safeguarding and protection of assets from loss, reliability and integrity of financial information and compliance with policies, plans, procedures and applicable laws & regulations.
- Support management in optimizing internal controls by appraising the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed.
- Review operations or programs to determine if results are consistent with established objectives and goals, and whether the operations or programs are carried out as planned.
The Audit Manager will report to the Senior Audit Manager and will engage with, and periodically, report to Internal Audit Leadership Team members independently. The Audit Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide actionable insights to senior management.
This position offers :
Exposure to BD's global operations and strategic processes.Cross-functional experience through financial, operational, and compliance audits across diverse business units and geographies.Direct engagement with senior leadership, including periodic reporting to Internal Audit Leadership Team members.Development of critical skills in risk management, process optimization, and project leadership.Clear career progression into roles within finance, a function or business unit.Responsibilities
On each audit, the Audit Manager should demonstrate strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and audit investigative skills, as well as establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and team members. Strong project management skills are essential. The Audit Manager will have added responsibilities which could include mentoring junior level associates (e.g., FLDP) and peers, engaging with cross-functional teams and senior management on special projects, serving as acting director on certain lower risk audit projects, and analyzing and reporting on the department budget.
Audit Planning
Assist in development of risk-based audit planIdentify financial and operational risks and incorporate into audit scope and audit programConsult with Senior Manager / Director or VP on scope and audit timetableInitiate discussions with business units regarding planning and scope issuesCommunicate scope, timing and audit program to team and stakeholdersAudit Fieldwork
Conduct audits consistent with IIA Standards and department policies; manage timely completion of audit including communication of status to managerIdentify and document financial statement exposures, operational / process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvementIf applicable, coordinate with other audit teams throughout fieldwork (e.g., IT, SOX etc.)Adapt audit program and procedures as observations / new information is identified during fieldworkPrepare agenda for routine audit updates with audit stakeholdersDocument audit findings into audit report format as the audit progressesAudit Wrap-Up
Finalize audit fieldwork and audit report consistent with department reporting guidelinesWork to issue audit report in timely mannerConduct self-evaluations with teamMinimum Requirements :
B.S. in Finance or Accounting4-6 years of audit experience in a corporate environment or with a public accounting firmProven experience leading teams through audit engagementsCapability to utilize data analysis tools designed to examine full population of data and detect high-risk transactions (e.g., Power BI and Copilot).Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skillsCapability to work and learn both independently and collaborativelyUnderstanding of Sarbanes Oxley / PCAOB requirements and IIA Global Internal Audit StandardsAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the timeA minimum of one certification (CPA, CIA, ACCA, CFE) or active progress toward a certificationPreferred Qualifications :
Strong project management, technical, and audit investigative skillsExperience engaging with cross-functional teams and senior management on special projectsAbility to establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and team members