- Company Name
- Zimmer Biomet
- Job Title
- Internal Audit Director
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Internal Audit Director
**Role Summary:** Senior internal audit executive responsible for leading a global audit team, designing and executing the annual audit plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, ERM, cybersecurity, data privacy), and providing strategic risk insights to improve governance and operational efficiency.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver high‑quality audit services that align with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a balanced risk-based audit plan and manage portfolio of engagements.
- Provide objective, data‑driven recommendations to senior leaders.
- Foster continuous improvement and process automation within the audit function.
- Build and retain a high‑performing audit team.
- Drive change management and transformation initiatives across the organization.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead, mentor, and develop an international team of 8–10 auditors.
- Own the annual risk assessment process, audit planning, and execution schedule.
- Define audit procedures, conduct tests, and assess control effectiveness across financial, operational, and IT domains.
- Prepare, review, and present audit reports, findings, and recommendations to management and the Audit Committee.
- Design and implement continuous monitoring and advanced data analytics programs.
- Manage SOX compliance, ensuring accurate risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and deficiency reporting.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and IT to investigate and resolve compliance issues.
- Monitor remediation progress and advise on control design for new systems/processes.
- Develop dashboards and metrics for audit performance and provide reports to executive and board committees.
- Participate in cross‑functional business initiatives (ERM, cybersecurity, business continuity, data privacy) to strengthen risk posture.
**Required Skills:**
- Proven leadership of audit teams with strong interpersonal and influence skills.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to set clear departmental direction.
- Deep knowledge of internal audit standards, SOX, ERISA, NIST, ISO, and industry‑specific regulations.
- Strong analytical, data‑analytics, and risk‑assessment capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentations.
- Ability to prioritize multiple engagements and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of automation, process improvement, and change management.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment, and business acumen.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required.
- Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are advantageous.