Job Summary
Internal Audit at Medline provides independent and objective assurance and consulting services to management, aimed at enhancing and safeguarding organizational value. The team employs a systematic, disciplined approach to assess and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, all in support of Medline's overarching mission to make healthcare run better.
The Lead - Internal Audit plays a key role in executing the annual audit plan, as approved by the Audit Committee, in close collaboration with Internal Audit (IA) Leadership and company management. This role is responsible for conducting financial and operational audits, identifying control gaps, unmitigated risks, compliance issues, and opportunities for process improvement—always with independence and objectivity.
Beyond audit execution, the Lead also contributes to broader departmental initiatives, including :
- Data analytics projects
- Enhancements to audit methodology
- Ad hoc requests from business partners
Additionally, the Lead will support and mentor internal auditors based in Medline Industries India Pvt. Ltd., fostering collaboration and professional development across global teams.
Job Description : CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Fulfill activities to support the execution of individual audits including risk assessments and scoping, audit planning, control testing and communication of fieldwork results to IA Leadership and process ownersDevelop an understanding of the business processes and corresponding risks related to our businessesShare audit findings; offering recommendations and insights to enhance Medline's control environmentCompose audit issues for inclusion in formal audit reports to management based on fieldwork findingsMaintain knowledge and understanding of audit / accounting standards, and emerging industry and regulatory risksPartner with process owners; reviewing remediation activities to monitor and report on the status of audit issuesExhibit the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of all dutiesMentor and train internal auditors and new team members on the audit processSupport department and division initiativesPerform follow-ups on key management responses from prior audit reports to determine if required action was taken; document and communicate the results of the review to audit and client managementAssists in the drafting of audit reports and other outputs intended for customers. Participates in discussions and presents audit results with to audit teamRelevant Work Experiences and Preferred CertificationsJob Requirements
7-10 years of Big 4 assurance, internal auditing, accounting, or controllership experience at multinational companies
Experience in life science, distribution, or manufacturing industryCA or equivalent, CIA, CFE, CISAAdditional
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with success summarizing audit issues, risks and insightsDemonstration of key finance and / or operational competencies including knowledge of internal controlsWillingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the timeStrong organization and project management skillsProficient in understanding and documenting processesCapable of prioritizing and executing across multiple work streamsPrior experience or interest in using analytics to evaluate processes and communicate findingsAbility to work through ambiguityDesire to work in a team and results driven organizationSkills Required
control testing , Internal Controls, Data Analytics