Internal Audit - Apprentice

Company Overview:

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in ~100 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe

India Apprentice Program:

Exciting opportunity to be part of the Fortrea India Apprentice Program!

As a Fortrea Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines, and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe

Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world. 

About Team:

Internal Audit is a global team providing independent, risk-based assurance across finance, operations, technology and compliance. The India team is an integral part of the function, collaborating with global colleagues on audits, SOX testing, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• Assist with audit planning, process walkthroughs and preparation of audit documentation.
• Support the collection and review of data, evidence and business process information.
• Perform basic audit testing under the guidance of Internal Audit team members.
• Help maintain audit workpapers, trackers and follow-up of agreed actions.
• Support data analysis, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit.

Education/Qualifications/Skills: Education:

Graduate/fresher with a B.Com degree, preferably with articleship experience; or Candidate who has passed CPT / CA IPCC Group I or Candidate pursuing a master’s degree through distance or weekend education may also be considered.

Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively within a global team
• Ability to organize information and complete assigned activities accurately

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