Internal Control Manager, IT

Company: Baxter Healthcare
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Internal Control Manager, IT Req # JR - 031544 Location Deerfield, Illinois Job Category Intern Date posted 02/03/2021 This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.-- Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.-- Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.-- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The IT Internal Controls Manager is responsible for managing the internal control framework for IT with a primary focus on internal controls over financial reporting. In addition to risk assurance, this role is responsible for capturing opportunities to deploy more efficient and effective internal controls through improved control design, automation and/or standardization
• Maintain an effective and comprehensive understanding of IT risks and controls, including IT general controls, cybersecurity, robotics process automation, etc.
• Develop/maintain Baxter's global IT internal control framework and benchmark against internal and external best practices for continuous improvement
• Serve as lead point of contact on IT internal control matters globally.
• Establish a global IT internal control self-assessment framework and coordinate execution.
• Support the SOX 404 internal control assessment over IT, including working with process owners to remediate control deficiencies
• Perform annual scoping and risk assessment review of IT applications that support internal controls over financial reporting
• Maintain close relationship with Internal Audit and Corporate IT Qualifications:
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of Knowledge of internal controls principles (COSO, SOX) and audit processes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization; work through differences, and build alliances with others
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills including with different cultures
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities under minimal supervision, while meeting required deadlines
  • Ability to work successfully in ambiguous environments, discern relevant information, and interpret risks
  • Project management experience with projects of different sizes and nature Proficiency in identifying and assessing internal control design and operating effectiveness is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of ERP systems and PC proficiency in MSOffice applications is required. Specific experience with Oracle and SAP is a plus.
  • Current knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (e.g. USGAAP, IFRS) Education and/or Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science and or accounting
    • Professional certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, or CPA
    • More than 7 years of relevant IT and or experience; public accounting or related large public company audit or internal control experience required - Big 4 experience a plus. #LI-SL1 #IND-USCF Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
      
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