Global Internal Audit Manager

Make your mark for patients.

We’re here because we want to build the future and transform patients’ lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That’s why we’re looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible?

To strengthen our Global Finance team, based in our Headquarter in Brussels, Belgium, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Associate Director, Global Internal Audit.

As an Associate Director, Global Internal Audit you will assist Global Internal Audit (GIA) senior management in the execution of the GIA ‘terms of reference’ (mission and operating principles) and its integration into the audit plan.

You like to work in anenvironmentwhere you can drive:

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  Client excellence – to build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; manage mutual expectations and timely report information regarding the results of GIA work.
• Audit organization & strategy – to conduct GIA activities based upon professional practices such as due professional care, competency and integrity; enhancing the internal control environment, and assisting management in financial reporting governance.
• Audit planning and processes – to assist in the development and execution of the audit plan based upon risk assessment and assist management in continuous improvements.

You will:

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  Promote and facilitate the enhancement of company-wide internal control environment.
• Assist in the company wide roll-out of internal control programs.
• Facilitate the development of and completion of internal control awareness and education programs and partnered risk-control self-assessments.
• Assist management in completing self-assessment reports, and in developing solutions
• Internal audit - program:
• Assist in the planning and execution of audit engagements based upon a risk-based audit plan.
• Lead cycle/process audits both at global and entity levels.
• Draft audit observations and recommendations.
• Present audit results to stakeholders

Interested? For this position you’ll need the followingeducation, experienceandskills:

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  At least 10 years of total working experience
• 5 years’ of experience in finance, accounting or operations, external (big 4 preferred) audit firm or internal audit – preferably with experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting, or experience in an operational role.
• Essential personal characteristics for the role, including integrity, reliability, self-motivation and respect for the confidentiality inherent to the profession.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and within a matrix organization.
• Mature, able to work in team as well as autonomously.
• High degree of integrity and objectivity
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter, motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Performing effectively under pressure.
• Promotable in a short-time frame.
• Competence in using audit tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of English, any other language is an asset.
• Willing to travel up to 40 % (worldwide).

Why you should apply

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.

If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.

About us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.