Senior Internal Audit (Contractor)

Job Description

Legend Biotech is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Contractor to join their Finance team in Somerset, NJ. This role involves executing end-to-end Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) audits and risk-based operational audits, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and controls. The Senior Internal Audit Contractor will report to the Global Head of Internal Audit and collaborate with team members, business process owners, stakeholders, and external auditors.Role involves:

• Performing and documenting walkthroughs and tests of controls for SOX 404 compliance.
• Conducting audit risk assessments and developing audit programs.
• Managing the audit lifecycle from planning to reporting.
• Identifying control gaps and recommending improvements.
• Tracking audit deficiencies and ensuring completion of remediations.
• Building relationships with business functions and providing expert insights.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s, MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in SOX audit.
• Experience in operational audits is a plus.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, life science, or biotech industries is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP & IFRS and IIA standards is required.
• Fluent in English (Written and Verbal)

Role offers:

• Opportunity to work with a global team.
• Chance to build the Internal Audit brand.
• Exposure to a fast-paced and matrixed team environment.