Ideal candidate will be based in Central Ohio! Also open to remote candidates in the Midwest.

What Audit & Financial Controls contributes to Cardinal Health?

Audit/Financial Controls is responsible for conducting internal financial and operational audits.  This responsibility includes assisting in developing the audit scope and objectives, performing audit procedures, and preparing reports of findings and recommendations to management. Evaluates and recommends improvements to business practices, processes and control procedures. Provides expertise on the development of policies & procedures through technical guidance and audit liaison work.

Responsibilities

• Audits financial and operational (F&O) processes
• Evaluates financial and operational risk to the organization and performs tests of controls to assess the adequacy of the control environment
• Identifies control weaknesses and recommends improvements
• Assists in the annual development and ongoing maintenance of the Audit Plan for assigned business units
• Recommends areas for future audit projects
• Performs a variety of tasks as assigned in association with the F&O audit methodology including but not limited to:
• Coordinates detailed logistics with the primary client contact as well as the external auditors and SOX project management office
• Prepares the project risk assessment documentation, detailed audit plan and client announcement memo.
• Leads the project opening meeting
• Assigns and executes audit program steps
• Communicates status, observations and issues with the primary client contact and audit management
• Prepares audit observations
• Prepares closing meeting documentation and lead discussion of assigned areas during the project closing meeting.
• Drafts and modifies the audit report as feedback is provided by audit management
• Provides relevant workpapers to the external auditors and SOX project management teams
• Prepares and presents project performance evaluations for staff auditors
• Prepares and presents on designated topics at the staff meetings
• Maintains active dialogue with field and corporate personnel to serve as an internal consultant
• Works proactively with internal customers to ensure audit recommendations are implemented timely
• Mentors and assists with professional development of audit staff
• Participates in risk assessment interviews with audit management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred 
• 3+ years experience in internal audit, accounting / finance field, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, project management, analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Strong team player, able to be effective in a performance-oriented culture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What is expected of you for success in your role?

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of basic auditing and accounting concepts / standards and applies knowledge to business activities while being able to define the key internal controls necessary to manage risk
• Applies advanced auditing and SOX understanding to complex business activities
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of internal controls by analyzing control gaps and formulating potential remediation
• Develops communication for sensitive matters and participates in its delivery in a professional manner
• Leads Audit projects and effectively manages multiple projects and priorities
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced colleagues

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.