Internal Auditor

About the role

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Baxter’s Internal Audit team supports a mission to save and sustain lives. The role offers broad exposure across the business, access to senior leaders, and a strong pipeline for future roles in finance, operations, and beyond. You’ll gain insight into how a global company operates, contribute to initiatives that improve patient care worldwide, and benefit from competitive benefits and development opportunities that support both your career and your life outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the senior auditor or manager assist in performing a variety of financial, operational and other projects according to the internal audit plan by understanding processes, identifying key risks, and contributing to scoping discussions.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks, control gaps, deficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct testing of transactions and internal controls.
• Leverage audit software and data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Optro) to perform testing and analytics.
• Validate adherence to company policies, procedures, or other relevant requirements.
• Document audit procedures, findings, and evidence in workpapers accurately and completely.
• Draft clear and concise audit findings and help communicate preliminary observations to audit seniors or manager.
• Escalate issues to senior auditors or manager when appropriate.
• Embed a culture of dedication and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit department and auditees.
• Support with SOX testing activities, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field.
• Technical and financial knowledge, including internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and accounting principles (e.g., GAAP/IFRS).
• 1+ years of progressive relevant experience, preferably audit experience in the Big 4 or other public accounting firms.
• Ability to perform data analysis, reconcile information, identify potential risks, and test controls.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, audit software, and data tools (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Optro, PowerBI, etc.).
• Accounting or audit certification and foreign language skills are preferred.
• Interest in learning or working with emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled tools, automation, data analytics) as internal audit continues to evolve.
• Strong professional skepticism, time management, effective cross-time zone and cross-geography coordination, and the ability to independently execute assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Adaptable
• Analytical
• Detail-oriented
• Easygoing
• Results-driven
• Team player

Skills

• Technical and financial knowledge
• Data analysis and reconciliation skills
• Microsoft applications proficiency
• Audit software and data tool proficiency
• Professional skepticism and time management skills
• Effective cross-time zone and cross-geography coordination
• Independent task execution capability
• Interest in emerging technologies

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $93,500. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive.

Schedule

This position is based at our Deerfield, IL headquarters on a hybrid schedule and includes up to 25% domestic and international travel. The role requires collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones.