Senior Internal Auditor

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

As a key member of the ICON Group Internal Audit team, you will perform internal control, financial and operational audits for ICON plc, with emphasis on global project governance and risk assurance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead risk-based internal audit assignments across ICON's global divisions, from planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Manage Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and reporting requirements across ICON's global divisions.
• Lead walkthroughs and risk assessments with process owners.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Use and help enhance audit management and SOX tools to support efficient testing, documentation and reporting.
• Perform independent assurance reviews of strategic programmes and transformation initiatives, assessing governance, risk management and the effectiveness of key controls.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports, identify the root causes of control weaknesses and agree practical, risk-based management action plans, owners and target dates.
• Identify and communicate significant risk and control issues, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Track agreed management actions and independently validate remediation before recommending closure, escalating overdue or inadequate actions where appropriate.
• Manage competing priorities effectively and deliver assignments to agreed deadlines.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in preparing Audit Committee reports and relevant management updates.
• Use data analytics to identify risk indicators, support audit testing and develop evidence-based insights.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual internal audit plan.
• Build constructive relationships with key stakeholders, encourage engagement with Internal Audit and provide objective challenge while maintaining independence.
• Motivate, coach and develop more junior team members to excel in their roles and advance professionally.

The Profile:

• ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Strong IT skills; experience using data analytics to support audit work is desirable.
• At least three years' relevant internal or external audit experience, with demonstrated experience independently delivering audit assignments.
• Strong report-writing skills, excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal controls, with a solid understanding of SOX testing techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team.
• Commercial mind-set and value-add focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex audit findings clearly and influence stakeholders constructively.
• 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.