Corporate Audit Services is the independent and objective audit and consulting function of Eli Lilly and Company. Its mission is to help the Company achieve its objectives by implementing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the organization’s risk management, control and governance processes. Corporate Audit Services is focused on global coverage of multiple practice areas: financial controls, ethical conduct, privacy, information technology controls, information asset security, governance, third parties, business process areas, and Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) compliance.

The Finance Staff Auditor position is responsible for efficient and effective execution of audit engagements and projects. The auditor works with cross-functional teams up to 8 persons on domestic and international audits designed to test compliance with good internal control practices and corporate policies and procedures. Responsibilities include: identifying and assessing risks, measuring policy compliance, influencing action plans, partnering with audit client management and process owners to complete and improve risk management, control and governance process, and the sharing of best practices and key takeaways across the organization. The position reports to a member of the Corporate Audit Services management team.

While audit scope may include privacy, information security and technology controls, ethical conduct (e.g. marketing and sales, medical), and Governance, the emphasis of this position is on Financial Controls. Financial controls auditing includes general accounting, fixed assets, treasury, manufacturing, order to cash (O2C), purchase to pay (P2P), and human resources functions. In addition to affiliate, vendor, and special audits, the financial auditor will contribute in Finance focused Sarbanes-Oxley audits (design and execution).

Job Responsibilities:

• Audit Execution: Effectively partner with Lilly personnel to identify control risks relative to current regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain and develop skills related to current audit policies and practices.
• Process Ownership: Find opportunities for improving processes and work with key partners and team members to ensure that appropriate risks are addressed and that process changes are made in accordance with external guidelines and internal policies and procedures.
• Communication: Understand critical or unmet needs by actively engaging in ongoing dialogue with auditees, affiliate management, audit team members, and business partners about risks and how Corporate Audit Services evaluate risk. Share lessons with team members and key partners.
• Enhance People: Provide continuous learning and contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant business financial, internal controls or compliance related experience
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with SOx (Finance)
• Public accounting, internal audit or compliance experience
• Strong learning agility for learning new and complex areas of the business
• Working towards or have obtained a professional certification (CPA, CIA, CMA, CFE, CISA, CIPP) or other relevant certification
• Ability to think critically
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong organizational/planning skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Demonstrated accountability, decision making, and high integrity
• Demonstrated positive attitude and strong engagement
• Working knowledge of SAP

Other Information:

Position is located at our corporate center in Indianapolis, Indiana
At least 50% of time will be in-person, at Lilly Corporate Center.
Domestic and international travel of 15-25% with international trips up to two weeks in duration (including weekend travel).