sr Internal AuditorDexcom

About Dexcom:
Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.
Summary:
As a member of our Internal Audit team, the ideal candidate will effectively support our rapidly growing company to maintain industry leadership. The candidate should have a solid understanding of US generally accepted accounting principles, COSO principles of internal control and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The candidate should have the ability to document control findings and recommendations. The candidate must be a team player, have a positive "can do" attitude, and the willingness to learn new concepts. The candidate should be a self-starter, be comfortable with ambiguity and maintain a current knowledge base of accounting and audit industry practices and to ensure best practices are always considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with executing compliance and operational audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.
Document and test internal controls surrounding transaction cycles to ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
Prepare work papers to ensure compliance with established standards and the existence of adequate supporting documentation for the audit work completed.
Conduct meetings with management upon commencement and completion of the audit to discuss scope and significant audit issues. Actively participate and add value in the assessing the adequacy of management responses and corrective actions implemented.
Assist in developing recommendations for management to improve the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls and operations.
Develop effective relationships with management and promote internal audit awareness throughout the organization.
Assist external auditors in completion of interim and year-end SOX controls and financial audit testing.
Assists in internal ethics and fraud investigations and ad-hoc projects when needed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
2-4 years of recent internal and/or external audit experience with a fast-paced public global company and/or a "Big 4" or mid-tier firm
Strong written/verbal communication skills and computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Specific knowledge of audit requirements and the regulatory requirements related to Sarbanes-Oxley
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internal audit experience for a fast-paced global company
Public accounting audit experience with a "Big 4" or mid-tier firm
Working towards a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), and/or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certifications a plus
Specific knowledge/experience with audit of healthcare regulations a plus
Exceptional prioritization, organization, and time-management skills to consistently meet deadlines with quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Independent and adaptable team player with strong project management skills to comfortably lead and conduct multiple significant projects and tasks with quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong critical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Self-motivated, positive, and professional attitude.
Delivers high-quality work products (form and substance) including the ability to prepare written documents (e.g., work papers, PowerPoint presentations, audit reports, etc.) that clearly lay out key messages
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to perform the following Physical Activity: Standing, walking, sitting, using hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. May be required to lift 0 lbs. to over 100 lbs.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be exposed to the following environmental conditions: Wet or humid conditions, work near moving parts, work in high - precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), extreme cold (non-weather), risk of electric shock, work with explosives, risk of radiation, vibration. The noise level in this work environment can range from quiet to very loud.
Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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