Co-op: Internal Audit

Job Description

This is for a 6-monthposition from July - December 2021.

The Biogen Internal Audit department is an independent assurance function that assists the Company in assessing the reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies, and the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.

The candidate will function as an integral part of audit teams, working under the direction of the auditor-in-charge, to meet the objectives of audit activities within established deadlines.

Position Description

The candidate will focus on assessing the operational effectiveness of financial controls (i.e., Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing), but may also participate in other audit projects as needed. This work may include:

• Test the design and operating effectiveness of Sarbanes-Oxley control activities
• Execute testing of international affiliate financial controls and processes
• Execute Test Plans of remediation actions related to higher and moderate risk audit observations across a wide away of financial, operational and IT audit areas.
• Assist in the planning activities and execute test plans on various Financial, Operational and IT audits
• Prepare presentations for different levels of management

Qualifications

To participate in the Biogen Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program, returning to the academic program following Intern/Co-op assignment
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies

Additional qualifications:

• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or post graduate degree in Accounting

• Major: Accounting
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.3
• Minimum Accounting GPA: 3.5
• Number of Accounting Credits: 15

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.