Senior Auditor

Job description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life We are looking for a Senior Auditor to join our Corporate Audit team. This role is ideal for an experienced audit professional who enjoys leading engagements, partnering with stakeholders, and adding value beyond compliance. As a senior individual contributor, you’ll play a key role in executing and leading audit and advisory projects across the organization. You’ll work closely with audit leadership and collaborate with a global, diverse team while coaching and supporting the development of other auditors. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, applies a risk‑based mindset, and communicates with clarity and confidence, we’d love to connect. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Audit Execution & Engagement Leadership Lead and execute audit engagements across the full audit lifecycle in line with professional standards and internal methodologies. Apply a risk‑based approach to planning and execution, tailoring audit procedures to the business context. Independently perform audit work while reviewing and overseeing the work of other auditors as appropriate. Identify control gaps and risks, assess root causes, and develop practical, value‑added recommendations aligned with business objectives. Coordinate audit activities, manage timelines, and proactively communicate progress, risks, and issues to audit leadership. Demonstrate strong knowledge of SOX 404, internal controls, testing strategies, and accounting principles. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Plan and lead audit‑related meetings, including kick‑off, status, closing, and issue discussions. Prepare clear, concise, and well‑structured audit deliverables and communications. Build trusted relationships with management and control owners. Influence outcomes through objective analysis and effective communication. Coaching & Team Development Coach and support team members on audit methodology, tools, and processes. Provide timely, constructive feedback and contribute to building audit capability and quality standards. Collaborate across the global audit function, regions, and organizational levels. Quality, Project & Self‑Management Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, well‑organized, and compliant with professional standards. Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Apply practical project management skills to deliver high‑quality results. Proactively anticipate risks, manage workload, and communicate constraints early. Required Knowledge and Experience: Required: 5–7 years of experience in audit, finance, internal controls, or operational roles Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field Preferred: Understanding of internal control design and testing Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CMA, or MBA Alignment with the Corporate Audit Mission, Charter, and leadership expectations Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here