Sr. Auditor, Corporate Audit Services

Corporate Audit Services (?CAS?) is the independent, objective assurance and consulting arm of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (?the Company?) that is designed to add value and improve operations, and to help the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the risk management, control, and governance processes. The internal audit activity evaluates risk exposures relating to the Company's governance, operations and information systems, in relation to:

 Effectiveness and efficiency of operations; and Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information;Safeguarding of assets; and Compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts.

CAS also assesses other aspects such as ethics and values within the organization, performance management, and the communication of risk and control information within the organization, in order to facilitate a good governance process. While management is responsible for internal controls, the internal audit activity provides assurance to management and to the Audit Committee of the Company?s Board of Directors that internal controls are effective and working as intended. The independence of CAS is established by the Company?s organizational and reporting structure, which is outlined in a written charter that was approved by the Audit Committee and is posted on the Company?s website. CAS serves as a valuable resource for management and the Audit Committee due to its understanding of the organization and its culture, operations, and risk profile.

 

Position; Summary description

As an integral member of the CAS team, this position is  responsible for planning, performing, supervising, and concluding on specifically assigned financial, compliance, operations and Sarbanes-Oxley audits and services to the corporate office and subsidiaries of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (?the Company?) on a global basis. 

 Position: major areas of responsibility

 Plan, perform and supervise assigned audits to assess and conclude on the adequacies and effectiveness of internal control systems and environments on a ?value-added, service oriented? basis in the following areas:

?  Financial accounting and reporting;

?  Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control ;

?  Regulatory Compliance;

?  Operations Management; and

?  Time and Expense. Provide assurance that internal controls are in place and adequate to mitigate risks, governance processes are effective and efficient, and organizational goals and objectives are met.Provide recommendations for improvement in those areas where opportunities or deficiencies are identified. Work on an integrated, team-oriented basis with the Company?s external auditors in assigned areas of responsibility to achieve common objectives for the successful and timely completion of financial audits, to minimize external audit costs, to provide quality internal audit work with conclusions that can be readily substantiated and relied upon based upon the work performed, and to continuously identify and implement ways to achieve efficiencies.Assure that assigned projects in all areas are performed in a timely manner in accordance with audit plans, that the budget for the assigned project are managed and frequently reported as to status, that the work performed is adequately documented in organized and easily discernible work papers which support conclusions, that work paper files are fully completed in accordance with proscribed standards and routed for appropriate reviews, that all necessary approvals are obtained and documented, and that all finished work papers and documents are securely stored and maintained. Supervise and train assigned staff, review the work of assigned staff and ensure the completeness and accuracy of the work, and perform staff evaluations after each major audit or project.Establish rapport and build cooperative, respectful working relationships with personnel throughout the Company?s global and financial operations areas.

 Assist in, and actively contribute to, the development of an Enterprise Risk Management  (?ERM?) environment and approach, which is a process, effected by an entity s board of directors, management, and other personnel; applied in a strategy setting and across the enterprise; designed to identify potential events that may affect the entity; and manage risk to be within its risk appetite to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of entity objectives. Proactively work toward gaining an in-depth understanding of the business culture, systems, and processes, as well as significant changes thereto..Learn the principles of Lean Six Sigma and assist in the Company-wide implementation of Lean Six Sigma by identifying areas that could benefit.    

 

Position REQUIREments:

 

? Minimum of 4 years of progressive, supervisory experience in finance, accounting, auditing, and/or operations change management is required.

? Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in an accounting or finance-related area, life sciences, or another degree relevant to the Company?s business.

? Strong analytical and facilitation skills.

? High ethical, honesty and respectability standards.

? Effective verbal and written communication skills

? Demonstrated high level of maturity, self-motivation and initiative in previous roles, and an ability to approach each assignment objectively. Strong interpersonal skills.Team-oriented.

? CPA, CIA, CMA, and/or Six Sigma experience a plus, but not necessary. 

? Must be able to travel internationally.