Associate IT Audit Analyst, Global Internal Audit

About the role

The Associate Analyst (Integrated Audit) will support the planning, organization, and execution of IT internal audits throughout Boston Scientific, covering various entities including international sales offices, shared service locations, and manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply an understanding of information systems supporting business processes under review and the associated risks.
• Work closely with the audit manager and lead in preparing the risk assessment, defining scope, and drafting audit procedures and approach for assigned projects.
• Execute audit procedures across a variety of processes including IT, HR, procurement, operation, manufacturing, and commercial.
• Leverage data analytics during planning and execution to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Assess the risk and impact of audit observations, propose recommendations to address the risks, and work with management to develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate and present effectively to management to ensure clarity regarding audit results and that appropriate action plans are being implemented.
• Build working relationships with business partners, identify opportunities for improvement, and share knowledge with the audit team.
• Proactively identify opportunities where GIA or the auditee under review can add value to the Company.
• Apply internal audit methodology consistently to all engagements.
• Ensure working papers and other deliverables are complete, accurate, presented in a clear and logical manner leading to final conclusions and exceptions.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Assist with special projects related to business process improvement or internal team needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of progressive experience with a Big Four firm, or combined experience with a large, complex multinational company.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to information systems risks, controls, and auditing.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between information systems, internal controls, and business processes with financial statement assertions, including a solid understanding of SOX 404 controls and the underlying risks.
• Knowledge and experience in control theory and professional auditing practices.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15–20% annually, including weekends.
• Ability to build authentic, trusted relationships and effectively influence others to create alignment and support.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience with a Big Four firm, or combined experience with a large, complex multinational company.
• CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or other relevant certification; willingness to obtain one within 12–24 months is a plus.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting and internal controls; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and Alteryx.
• Experience with SAP and/or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Pay

$65,800 - $125,000

Schedule

Full-time