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You’ve worked in a managerial-level audit role, in a large global organisation or a Big Four accounting firm. You have Pharma sector experience. And your broad audit experience and global outlook mean you could make an exceptional Internal Audit Manager with AstraZeneca, a world-leading pharmaceutical company, in Shanghai.

Internal Audit Services (IAS) provides independent assurance that we’re achieving our objectives effectively and in the right way.  Our remit is to provide assurance over compliance, operational and strategic risks and ensure they are being managed effectively. 

Working closely with an Audit Director in Shanghai and reporting to a Head of Audit within IAS, you’ll have real scope to make an impact as our aim is to be a top-performing IA function.  

Main duties and responsibilities

You’ll work with internal and external co-sourced teams on a complex portfolio of global audits with a focus on China e.g. R&D, Operations, Commercial and other Enabling functions such as HR and IT, working collaboratively throughout the audits to highlight issues and propose solutions. You’ll be required to quickly develop relationships with senior leaders and management teams, and evaluate a range of judgemental issues around governance, risks and controls. We’ll expect you to provide oversight, coaching and feedback on peer and team member performance to support their development.

We’ll also look to you to innovate and drive continuous improvement in our auditing processes, including sharing knowledge with the wider team. Another key focus will be to identify insights and themes to share with the business on the challenges and risks that arise. We’ll expect you to have an appetite to learn and develop, given the range of audit and advisory projects you’ll be involved with. 

Essential requirements

• Experience of internal auditing in China including areas such as R&D, Operations, HR, Procurement, Commercial, Finance or IT
• Ability to undertake travel internationally (up to 40% of working days) to work on a range of audits
• Ability to manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across different global locations
• High level of personal integrity, tenacity and independence
• A flexible communication style, able to adjust your approach and influence others, including senior leaders 
• Ability to analyse complex issues from a range of perspectives and form considered judgements around the actions to be taken
• Strong project management skills to both manage individual assignments, and co-ordinate and monitor broader programmes
• A relevant degree or postgraduate professional qualification
• Fluent in Mandarin. Excellent business English, including both written and verbal communication. 

Desirable

• Breadth of global business and functional understanding ideally within the Pharmaceutical industry
• Compliance or forensic audit experience

Date Posted

Closing Date

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