Internal Auditor (Office Hybrid, Leopardstown)

About the role

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is looking for an Internal Auditor to join its global internal audit team, working office hybrid in Leopardstown, Dublin 18. The role reports to the Manager/Senior Manager of Internal Audit and supports internal control, financial and operational audits, including global project governance and risk assurance reviews, with expected maximum annual travel of 15%.

Key responsibilities

• Support risk-based internal audit assignments across ICON's global divisions, covering planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and document results, highlighting control exceptions.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, contribute to risk assessments and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, preparing evidence-based working papers.
• Use audit management and SOX tools to maintain testing records and issue updates.
• Support assurance reviews of strategic programmes and transformation initiatives, and draft audit findings with root-cause analysis and recommendations.
• Communicate risk and control issues to the audit lead, follow up management actions and perform remediation testing.
• Use data analytics to identify risk indicators and support audit testing.
• Build objective, professional relationships with process owners and colleagues, and share learning with the team.

Required profile

• Qualified or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least two years' relevant internal or external audit experience, including audit testing and documentation; experience in a multinational or listed company is desirable.
• Good written communication, attention to detail and time management.
• Sound understanding of audit principles, risk management and internal controls; familiarity with SOX testing is desirable.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Required skills

• Strong IT skills; experience using data analytics for audit is desirable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal skills and commitment to continuing professional development.

What we offer

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