Compliance Auditor - W.L. Gore & Associates

About the Role: We are looking for a Compliance Audit Associate to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Compliance team and the Business to conduct operational audits focused on implemented compliance risk mitigation procedures and support business partner audits.

This position will be located at one of our facilities in Phoenix, Tempe, or Flagstaff, Arizona (with Phoenix being preferred), with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in outlining and building infrastructure for audits to include audit procedures and supporting templates
• Conduct audits for Gore Medical and its relevant business partners (third parties)
• Communicate regularly with process owners and stakeholders in the area/activity being examined to ensure an inclusive audit process from start to finish
• Conduct audits for identified scopes in accordance with professional audit standards and Gore Medical Compliance Audit Program to identify any control weakness, non-compliance instances and opportunities for process improvement in the business and operation of Gore Medical and/or relevant business partners
• Conduct detailed audit procedures to include, but not limited to, performing interviews, on-site walkthroughs, data analysis, test of controls and other substantive transaction testing, preparing data and document requests, etc.
• Document the testing result and f inalize and archive engagement work papers and all other supporting documentation in the audit management system
• Develop practical audit recommendations to solve or mitigate risks and issues identified during audits and prepare written reports and presentation deck for audit findings
• Communicate audit results, both verbally and in writing, to stakeholders and leadership, so they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the appropriate audience; gain consensus and create inclusive environment for all stakeholders
• Monitor follow-up expectations and remediation efforts to ensure reported audit issues are addressed by process owners and stakeholders in a timely manner and perform all required follow-up audit and tracking procedures
• Train and manage external audit/language resources, when needed, to support audits
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related business field
  • Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in internal or external auditing, compliance auditing or monitoring, or other relevant experience
  • Big 4 experience, CPA (certified public accountant), CIA (certified internal auditor) and/or other equivalent qualification(s)
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, independent contributor
  • Solid knowledge and expertise with COSO, internal controls, internal or external auditing standards, third party auditing, and risk-based auditing
  • Organized and detail oriented, with a high degree of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to apply good judgment to evaluate transactions where defined policies, procedures, and controls may not yet exist
  • Ability to manage projects, communicate effectively to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company / business partners, and collaborate across functions and regions
  • Ability and willingness to adjust schedule for meetings across various time zones and travel up to 15%
    
    Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
    
    What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
    
    We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
    
    We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
    
    Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
    
    Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
    
    Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
    
    Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
    
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