Assistant Audit Manager, Global Internal Audit

Fresenius Medical Care core values:

Your responsibilities:

• The Assistant Manager (AM) plans and performs single audits out of the approved annual audit plan at all locations of FME in coordination with the AM’s supervisor.

• The AM leads an audit team consisting of one or more auditors from all levels. Within a single audit, the AM is capable of monitoring and reviewing the work of other auditors and capable of performing audit procedures for complex and critical areas/processes him/herself.

• The AM is responsible for time management of the audit until follow up is completed. The AM discusses planning and results with local and regional senior management and provides well-written recommendations.

• The Functional Head and/or the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) must be informed by the AM on a regular and timely basis on audit progress and on important observations.

• The AM contributes to the continuous improvement targets of the GIA Team.

• The AM supports his/her supervisor in all matters related to Audit Excellence, e.g. execution of the global annual audit and capacity planning, team utilization / staffing, and quality related topics.

• Support the AiC when presenting GIA’s scope of work and the audit results within an audit (kick-off and closing meeting)

• Present and discuss audit observations with management during closing meetings

• Communicate with local management

• Inform Functional Supervisor about the progress of audits and findings or disputes in a timely manner

• Support the AiC in the preparation of written audit reports and the distribution to local/regional management as well as the management board members

• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and evaluate internal controls

• Analyze business processes and internal controls in their effectiveness and compliance with corporate guidelines

• Analyze various Balance Sheets and P&L accounts

• Perform audit procedures to obtain sufficient evidence to support audit observations and document working papers in TeamMate+ (TM+)

• Support the Annual Audit Plan process

• Assist with maintaining audit software

• Maintain audit programs and standards

• Execute audit programs independently

• Develop useful recommendations and document them in written following GIA standards

• Follow-up on audit observations

• Ensure timely and accuracy of data maintenance in the audit tool (TM+) regarding categorization, progress as well as attaching documentation

• Support of the auditor-in-charge in all phases of single audits (planning, execution, reporting, follow-up)

• Manage single audits (planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up) for less complex engagements

• As an auditor-in-charge, coordinate the audit team during audit engagements

• Ensure completion of work papers and appropriate filing in the audit tool

• If required, take over responsibility of a Trusted Advisor, including among others reviewing and issuing functional quarterly follow up reports

• Potentially assume further specific as well as ad-hoc responsibilities

• Support the preparation of the global annual audit and capacity planning

• Support the periodic quality assessment process

• Conduct any audit excellence related topics as agreed with the Director G&A and Audit Excellence

Our requirements:

• Diploma/undergraduate degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Economics or an accepted business/engineering degree.

• Final stage to be a CPA/CIA or comparable certification is preferred.

• more than 6 years of business experience and some experience in healthcare business.

• Comprehensive internal and/or external audit experience is a must. The AM is proficient with audit standards and the audit process.

• Analytical skills and effective in communication with management levels and external personnel (auditors, attorneys, regulatory personnel, etc.).

• Organizational skills and good knowledge about the main business functions/processes, such as: Finance/ Controlling, Sales, Inventory, Purchase, Production

• Project management and presentation skills are necessary.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to discuss issues with local, regional and functional management.

• Work closely with all levels of personnel, also in delicate situations.

• Fluent in German and English -speaking, writing, and reading.

• To be proficient with all MS-Office applications.

• Experienced with SAP ERP

Our offer:

• Flexible working hours (start between 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.)

• Hybrid working mode (min. 2 days per week in the office)

• Private medical care in LuxMed,

• PZU life Insurance (voluntary insurance)

• Unlimited international travel Insurance (with a global range)

• Benefits System platform (120 points / month for multisport card, cinema tickets, online shopping etc.)

• Language courses reimbursement (up to 70% of course reimbursement)

• Studies reimbursement (up to 50% of study reimbursement)

• Work abroad possibility (up to 30 days / year)

• Recommendation programme (2000 PLN or 2500 PLN for successful recommendation)

• Holiday allowance (up to 800 PLN / year)

• Childcare refund (up to 900 PLN / year)

• Glasses and contact lenses reimbursement (500 PLN per year)

• Occasional gifts (e.g. 1st year anniversary gift)

• Office team building activities and events