Assistant Internal Audit Manager

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The Assistant Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of high quality U.S. GAAP based financial audits and reviews.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Internal Audit Europe and is part of the Danaher Internal Audit function located in Dusseldorf and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in planning and execution of high quality U.S. GAAP based financial audits and reviews, generally under the supervision of the Internal Audit Director.
• Complete assigned portions of engagements, including testing, work paper documentation and report drafting while on site or shortly after completion of field work and submit to the Internal Audit Director on a timely basis.
• Acquire a good understanding of the audit location’s business and industry.
• Develop positive working relationships with audit location finance teams
• Be a point of contact for accounting questions or concerns coming from the locations.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Was, or currently is, an audit manager with a “Big Four” audit firm. Only under limited circumstances will a candidate be considered if they were not a manager at a Big Four audit firm, but they must have been at least within a year of making manager at the Big 4, and a manager with their current employer. Internal audit experience with a “Fortune 500” company a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required. MBA is a plus.
• Experience with US GAAP and SEC public company reporting is a plus.
• Experience with SOX 404 and internal control assessments is required.
• Fluent English and German language skills.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel – 30% to include overnight stays at our business locations whilst on site conducting audit activities

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• CPA or CIA is a plus.
• Experience with consolidation accounting and reporting in multi-national companies is highly preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing companies and cost accounting is preferred.

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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