Sr. Manager, Internal Audit
About The Position
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As part of the Internal Audit team, this individual will report to the Director, Internal Audit and conduct financial, compliance, information technology and business continuity related audits as well as special projects. The individual will support the Internal Audit team by leading and executing audit engagements. The Senior Manager Internal Audit will leverage his/her experience to examine and verify accounting, statistical, or operational record and/or procedures of internal organizations to determine the reliability and effectiveness of financial and control systems, processes, and procedures. The role identifies trends, anomalies, evaluates governance of internal controls and ensures proper recording of transactions and that they comply with applicable laws, policies and standards. The Senior Manager Internal Audit evaluates risks, recommends improvements, and prepares reports of findings to management. In this role, a typical day will include: Lead audit engagements and guide team members. Perform audits across Finance, Compliance, IT, and Business Continuity. Execute testing procedures and evaluate control effectiveness. Document testing steps, results, and audit findings clearly. Prepare concise audit workpapers and reports. Review team audit work for quality and accuracy. Communicate risks, observations, and recommendations to stakeholders. Help develop audit plans and support ad‑hoc audit tasks. Contribute to Enterprise Risk Management activities. Promote the value of internal audit within the organization. Mentor and develop team members. Improve audit programs and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 7 Years of Relevant Experience
Nice To Haves
- Public Accounting (Big 4) experience
- Professional license such as CPA, CIA, or CISA
- Works well with global, cross‑location teams
- Manages multiple audits at once with high‑quality output
- Strong written and verbal communication
- High integrity and compliance‑focused
- Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, Finance, FP&A, and business teams
- Willing to travel up to 40%
- Background in global internal audit
- Industry exposure: life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals
- Solid understanding of auditing standards and procedures
- Knowledge of external audit and regulations (SOX)
- Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
- Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills
- Experience in risk assessments and audit process development
- Leadership experience guiding teams
- Experience with Enterprise Risk Management
- People management experience with diverse teams
Responsibilities
- Lead audit engagements and guide team members.
- Perform audits across Finance, Compliance, IT, and Business Continuity.
- Execute testing procedures and evaluate control effectiveness.
- Document testing steps, results, and audit findings clearly.
- Prepare concise audit workpapers and reports.
- Review team audit work for quality and accuracy.
- Communicate risks, observations, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Help develop audit plans and support ad‑hoc audit tasks.
- Contribute to Enterprise Risk Management activities.
- Promote the value of internal audit within the organization.
- Mentor and develop team members.
- Improve audit programs and processes.
Benefits
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
