Internal Auditor

ICON plc, a leading global contract research organisation, seeks an ambitious and highly motivated Internal Auditor to join its global internal audit team.

As a member of the ICON Group Internal Audit team, you will carry out assigned work on internal control, financial and operational audits for ICON plc, including global project governance and risk assurance reviews, under the supervision of senior audit colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support risk-based internal audit assignments across ICON's global divisions, contributing to planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up, and taking responsibility for assigned audit areas under senior team guidance.
• Perform assigned Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing across ICON's global divisions, documenting results and highlighting control exceptions for review.
• Conduct process walkthroughs with process owners and contribute to risk assessments, with guidance from senior team members.
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in assigned audit areas and prepare clear, evidence-based working papers for review.
• Use audit management and SOX tools to maintain accurate testing records, supporting documentation and issue updates.
• Support assurance reviews of strategic programmes and transformation initiatives by completing assigned testing of governance, risk management and key controls.
• Draft clear audit findings and contribute to root-cause analysis and practical recommendations, supporting senior colleagues in agreeing management action plans.
• Identify and promptly communicate risk and control issues to the audit lead, supported by relevant evidence.
• Follow up agreed management actions, perform assigned remediation testing and document results for senior review, highlighting overdue or incomplete actions.
• Manage assigned tasks effectively, meet agreed deadlines and keep the audit lead informed of progress and any challenges.
• Provide accurate audit results and action-tracking information to support management updates and Audit Committee reporting.
• Use data analytics to identify risk indicators, support audit testing and develop evidence-based insights.
• Gather information and share observations from audit work to support risk assessments and annual audit planning.
• Build constructive working relationships with process owners and colleagues while maintaining objectivity and professional scepticism.
• Actively seek feedback, apply coaching and share learning with colleagues to develop audit skills and contribute to team improvement.

The Profile

• Qualified or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIA or an equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Strong IT skills; experience using data analytics to support audit work is desirable.
• At least two years' relevant internal or external audit experience, including practical experience of audit testing and documentation.
• Good written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
• A sound understanding of audit principles, risk management and internal controls; familiarity with SOX testing is desirable.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks, work collaboratively as part of a global team and seek guidance when needed.
• Commercial mind-set and value-add focus.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, identify control weaknesses and contribute to practical solutions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions, discuss audit observations and engage constructively with stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a professional and ethical manner at all times maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways