Internal Audit Associate
At a glance
Junior Audit & Controls role at Embecta. Parsippany · full-time · $86,000–$95,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Carry audits from planning through fieldwork, closeout, and reporting under IIA standards and department procedures
- Test global SOX controls and check whether financial information is complete, accurate, and properly controlled
- Record financial exposures, process concerns, control gaps, and improvement opportunities as audit work progresses
- Assist with IT audit fieldwork, adjust procedures when new findings emerge, and help complete audit reports
- Contribute to enterprise risk reviews and develop internal audit analytics and AI use cases
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or an equivalent qualification
- At least one year of audit work combining public accounting and/or internal audit at a global company
- A CPA, CIA, or CFE credential, or active progress toward one
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone who can coordinate with global stakeholders and handle audit work independently as well as with a team. Expect a hybrid schedule with three on-site days each week in Parsippany and travel amounting to about a quarter of the role.
From the employer
embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.
Why embecta?
Imagine the long legacy and global scale of an industry leader combined with the agility, speed, and entrepreneurial energy of a startup—that's embecta. We are evolving from a company with more than 100 years of experience in diabetes care into a broader medical supplies organization, helping more than 30 million people worldwide live their best lives through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the strength of our global team. At embecta, you are empowered to take ownership, bring your authentic self to work, and accelerate your career alongside inspiring leaders.
This role is hybrid on site (3) days a week in Parsippany, NJ
As an Internal Auditor Associate, you will be responsible for evaluating the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls to ensure the protection of assets from loss, reliability and integrity of financial information and compliance with policies, plans, procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and process management skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships and coordination with global stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing
- Conduct audits consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and department policies; support audits within the expected timeframe including all aspects of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up activities and reporting to audit and senior management.
- Support the company’s SOX Compliance program globally including the evaluation of the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls, testing of SOX controls and evaluation of completeness and accuracy of financial information in compliance with policies.
- Identify and detail financial statement exposures, operational/process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Support fieldwork activities for IT audits.
- Document audit findings into audit report format as the audit progresses.
- Adapt audit program and procedures as observations/new information is uncovered in the field.
- Finalize audit fieldwork and audit report consistent with department standards.
- Planning/participation in semi-annual enterprise risk assessment process.
- Support the creation and management of Internal Audit analytics and AI use cases.
- 25% international and domestic travel.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Finance or Accounting or equivalent required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or working towards a certification is required.
- 1+ years audit experience with a mix of public accounting and/or Internal Audit in a global company.
Preferred Requirements:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, leadership and communication skill
- Understanding data analysis and AI tools (PowerBI, Microsoft Copilot, etc.)
- Comfortable working and learning independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple levels in the organization.
- Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
- Industry exposure to manufacturing, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.
- Experience with business applications such as SAP S/4, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Group Reporting.
- Bilingual in Spanish
Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications: $86,000-95,000 (subject to variation).
Posted salary ranges are provided in good faith. embecta reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, external market conditions, and internal equity considerations.
Base pay is one component of the Total Rewards package at embecta, which also includes eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. More details about our benefits programs can be found on our Careers page.
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.