
Internal Audit Director
Key Skills
Job Description
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Job Summary
In collaboration with Chief Audit Executive responsible for managing all internal audit activities Responsibilities include conducting annual risk analysis, setting and executing the annual internal audit plan, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, sharing value- added recommendations/improvements, and performing other special projects at the request of management and/or the Audit Committee.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead, plan and manage the global internal audit team (8-10 team members), encompassing financial, and operational audits, including business process improvement opportunities and annual risk assessment process
- Define audit procedures, identify audit observations, and provide value-added recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of controls.
- Review, finalize and deliver audit reports; communicate findings and recommendations in an effective manner to management.
- Utilize strong audit, technical and business acumen to conduct effective audits that strengthen the governance, risk, and control environments of the organization by anticipating issues, providing advice and best practices recommendations to management.
- Partner with control owners to maintain current knowledge of internal and external environment to ensure controls and documentation are updated as needed.
- Drive process and control changes within the organization to gain efficiencies and improve the control environment as needed.
- Participates in business initiatives and/or special projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies. These key initiatives may include enterprise risk management (ERM), cybersecurity, business continuity planning and disaster recovery, physical security, data analytics and data privacy.
- Participates in business initiatives and/or special projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies.
- Influence and guide the team through change and organizational transformation which may include the use of new technologies, automation, and implementation of new processes.
- Spearhead the internal audit data transformation by developing and executing on the continuous monitoring and data analytics program to enhance processes and create efficiencies.
- Invest in ongoing learned to stay current on changes in industry trends, audit practices, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements to understand their impact.
- Communicate team and organizational objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results. Share knowledge and develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of industry, business and regulatory issues, and internal audit best practices.
- Responsible for managing day-to-day supervision and developing 10 staff members to maintain a high-performing team.
- Assist the VP Internal Audit with global audit department management tasks, including global risk assessment, budgeting, staff development programs, and audit process.
- Develops and delivers dashboard reports containing audit metrics and significant findings to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.
- Monitor remediation efforts to closure, and advise on control requirements for new systems or process design development, etc.
- Execute robust program to comply with requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) through effective risk assessment, control documentation, testing, and deficiency reporting for areas in scope for internal audit.
- Work in coordination with Legal and Compliance to investigate and resolve compliance problems or questions. Perform other special investigative tasks as required.
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)
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Education/Experience Requirements
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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Core Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Director manages global internal audit activities, including risk assessments, audit plan execution, and the evaluation of internal controls. They also lead a team of audit professionals, drive process improvements, and provide strategic recommendations to management and the Audit Committee.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA. The role requires 10-12 years of progressively responsible audit experience, including 3-5 years of Big 4 public accounting experience.
About Zimmer Biomet Polska Sp.
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world. Awards and Recognitions • Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026 • Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024 • TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024 • Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025 • Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland • MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025 • Top Employers Institute: China 2025 • VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025