As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Position Description: Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is an independent and objective audit and consulting function within Elanco. Its mission is to assist the company in achieving its objectives by implementing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, control and governance processes.
The auditor works with 2-5 person audit teams on local and global audits designed to test compliance with good internal control practices, external regulations, and corporate policies and procedures, in alignment with Institute of Internal Audit standards. Responsibilities include identifying and assessing risks, automating test procedures, influencing action plans, partnering with affiliate management and audit team members to complete and improve audit processes, sharing of best practices and key learning across the organization.
Audits may be integrated or targeted in nature, and may cover financial controls, privacy, information technology controls, anti-bribery/anti-corruption controls, promotional practices, information security, and governance. The emphasis of this position is on data analytics with respects to risk assessments, pre-engagement analytics and piloting continuous monitoring activities.
Functions, Duties, Tasks: Audit Execution: Partner with Elanco personnel for the purpose of identifying key risks and auditing related controls.Process Ownership: Improve internal audit processes using input from key stakeholders, internal policies and procedures, and external guidance. Implement and automate resilient internal audit processes using technology (e.g. analytics and automation). Identify trends to surface systemic risks and insights to key business partners.Communication: Understand critical or unmet needs by actively engaging in dialogue with auditees, affiliate management, audit team members, and business partners about risks and how Corporate Audit Services evaluates risk.Maximize People: Contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork and continual learning. Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications): Bachelor Degree in Analytics or Information SystemsAdvanced Degree in Analytics (i.e. MS Business Analytics, Masters Data Analytics, Masters Information & Data Science) is a plusFluency in EnglishStrong learning agility and demonstrated critical thinking skillsExcellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and influencing skillsAbility and willingness to work both independently and within a team environmentAbility to interact with all levels of managementMust be proficient in data analytics and automation tools (ACL & Alteryx)Advanced MS Excel skills required with MS Access skills is a plusSAP Familiarity is requiredStrong knowledge of internal controls is required Additional Preferences: Professional Certifications preferred, e.g. ACL certifications, Alteryx Certifications, CPA or Chartered Accountant, CIA, CMA, etcExperience with programming or high level scripting5-7 Years experience required with background in audit or internal controls preferred Other Information: Travel of 20 - 35% (including weekend travel) Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
