Senior Audit Consultant
Deerfield, IL
Req ID 47041BR
Business Title
Senior Audit Consultant
Business
Global Finance
Sub-Business
Corporate Audit
Country
US
State/Province
Illinois
Location of Position
Deerfield, IL
Shift_
1st
Job Description
1. Perform as project lead in engagement planning.
2. Supervise on-site of audits through reviewing and validating business processes, technology, systems, financial and operational controls, assessing financial and management reporting and business practices, and identifying opportunities for improvements to controls, financial statement accuracy or financial results.
3. Project Leader in the field for audits and other projects. Direct and develop the audit team.
4. Execute more complex audit test plans.
5. Communicate audit results to customers, as a primary liaison of the project management team.
6. Lead less complex special projects on due diligence on potential acquisition targets, consulting on financial system implementations and business practice investigations.
Sr. Audit Consultants are required to travel 25-30%.
Job Requirements
•Self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Strong technical and financial knowledge, including internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment.
•Ability to work in a team and results oriented environment, often cross functional.
•Working knowledge of PS applications (ie. Excel/Access).
•Ability to manage and measure projects and the work of others.
•Detail oriented Key Finance Competencies:
•Business Process & Data Management
•Accounting & Reporting Integrity
•Risk Management Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or country equivalent). Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 4 + years of progressive relevant finance experience, preferably audit experience in the Big 4. Appropriate accounting or audit certification and foreign language skills are preferred.
Doing Work that Matters
Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits. To view additional opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at company website. EOE M/F/D/V.
