Job Information
West Pharmaceutical Services Senior Internal Auditor in Exton, Pennsylvania
Senior Internal Auditor
Requisition ID: 72100
Date: Mar 29, 2026
Location:
Exton, PA, US
Department: Finance
Description:
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week
No relocation is provided for this opportunity
Who We Are:
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
What We Offer
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.
Job Summary
In this role, you will be reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit. You will primarily be executing the testing of the SOX 404 financial controls, with opportunities to support other operational, financial, IT and risk-based audits as necessary. You will lead the development of audit risk assessments, audit planning and audit programs. You will also be responsible for developing and communicating audit report findings and recommendations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Testing annual Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 controls for compliance
Be the subject matter expert, perform individually or in a team, all phases of audits including planning, fieldwork, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures
Assess exposure resulting from ineffective internal controls and provide recommendations to address identified control deficiencies
Identify root causes and develop audit report findings. Then debrief those findings with the auditees to come up with problem solving recommendations and remediations
Perform separate audit / SOX projects individually
Work cross-functionally with other members of the company (Commercial, Supply Chain, etc.) and develop relationships
Lead third party resources in defined projects in conjunction with audit management
Participate in other audits and projects (ESG, Cyber Security, Enterprise Risk Management, etc.) as assigned
Utilize Data Analytic tools such as Power BI to find gaps / anomalies and improvements
Collaborating on other business and enterprise risk projects, further developing your expertise and broadening your capabilities
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Lead and run meetings with the team, auditees and business partners etc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
4+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of progressive audit experience in Big 4, Regional CPA firm or manufacturing industry
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with global, manufacturing and/or Pharma or Life Science medical device companies is preferred
Ability to leverage technology to improve results
SAP or other ERP experience is a plus
Strong understanding of accounting, finance and auditing areas and concepts
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written, oral, and presenting skills; active listening, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, fact finder skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to process and convert vast amounts of data into useful information
Team player who can work cross functionally.
License and Certifications
- CPA or CIA certification either in hand or being actively pursued is required.
Travel Requirements
20%: Up to 52 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
Use written and oral communication skills.
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times #LI-NJ1 #LI-Hybrid
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
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