Job Description
The position of Associate Audit Manager is a key individual in Schering-Plough?s Global Internal Audit (GIA) department, headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ. It also represents the first level of audit management in GIA and is an important audit leadership position. Dimensions of Job:

Under the direction of upper Audit management, the position of Associate Audit Manager is responsible for assisting in the execution of the annual internal audit plan, both domestically and internationally. This position also assists in performing financial audits, the safeguarding of company assets, and ensuring that internal controls and policies and procedures are in place, and working as management intended.This position reports to an Audit Director and has functional responsibility for supervising and training Associate Auditors, Staff Auditors and Senior Auditors, as well as assisting Audit Managers and Directors on the overall coordination of the audit process and field activities on all audit assignments.
The Associate Audit manager will perform audit planning, testing and procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. In addition, the Associate Audit Manager will be responsible for:
Documenting audit findings, maintaining accurate workpapers and researching findings to conclusive management response in conjunction with the other audit staff.
Drafting audit findings, observations and recommendations
Participating, and sometimes leading management and department briefings regarding audit findings and observations
As the In-Charge Audit Lead, providing liaison between the Audit Team and upper Audit Management
Presenting the Audit objectives during the opening meeting with clients
Presenting the draft audit findings at the closing meeting with clients, and ensuring agreement.
Functioning as the Lead or In-Charge Auditor on all audit assignments (where no Audit Manager is present).
Overall management and measurement of the audit work assignment and audit resources
Supervising, coaching and developing entry level Associate Auditors, as well as Staff and Senior Auditors
Exhibiting strong project management skills
Displaying good time management
Utilizing effective listening skills and close client focus.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Preparing audit programs, under direction of Audit management. Participates in meetings with clients and amongst audit staff and management. Makes presentation at opening meeting with clients. Functions as the Lead or In-charge auditor on audit assignments. Has overall responsibility for the audit fieldwork and supervision of audit work team. Presents draft audit findings to clients at closing meeting. Performs review and testing of documents, and preparation of work papers. Perform field test work and audit procedures as necessary. Conducts financial audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), to determine compliance with policies & procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls systems. Prepares and documents draft audit findings and recommendations, supported by accurate workpapers for review by Audit management. Keeps senior audit management informed in a timely manner the progress of the audit or project. Prepares an objective, factual draft audit reports for management review and discussion. Develops appropriate recommendations for corrective action and in soliciting adequate and timely management response to the same. Seeks out, documents and presents draft opportunities for best practices. Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training. and professional association memberships. Understands audit standards and company policies and procedures. Builds and leads effective audit teams.