Vice President, Internal Audit (Hybrid)

About the role

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is hiring a Vice President, Internal Audit in Dublin on a hybrid basis. This senior finance leadership role oversees the global internal audit function, partnering with Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee to provide independent assurance over financial, operational and compliance controls. It also delivers the Internal Control and Risk Management frameworks in a highly regulated, SOX-compliant environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the global internal audit function and its team, delivering a high-quality, risk-based audit programme
• Develop and execute the audit plan aligned with enterprise priorities and regulatory expectations, and drive the scaling of the function
• Provide independent assurance on financial reporting, US GAAP and SOX compliance, operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance
• Lead the design, implementation and oversight of internal control and risk management frameworks, including SOX 404 compliance and control testing
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee and partner with the CFO and stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT, Risk and Compliance
• Modernise audit methods, including data analytics and automation

Required profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) and Qualified Internal Auditor (CIA or equivalent)
• Head of Internal Audit level or above, with experience leading and scaling an audit function in a large, publicly listed multinational
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• Prior Big 4 leadership experience considered
• Able to work from the Dublin office 3 days a week

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Executive presence with Audit Committee and senior leadership engagement
• Analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving abilities

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
• Health, dental and vision coverage where applicable, retirement and pension plans, life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and learning and development opportunities