HR Generalist Bulter New Jersey

Posted by boblarson on February 3, 2015

HR Generalist

Summary: While functioning as a generalist, main responsibilities are in the recruitment arena and administering policies relating to all phases of human resources by performing the following duties.

Job Duties:
• Manages the recruitment function by sourcing recruiting and interviewing applicants and employees to fill vacant positions. Provides feedback to managers regarding above.
• Handles all New Hire paperwork requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
• Responsible for Affirmative Action Plan and auditing of Affirmative Action Plan.
• Responsible for meeting Key Performance Standards set by the Company.
• Generates and maintains records of personnel data such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics.
• Performs reference and background checks.
• Responsible for the Job Description process which includes maintaining and revising as needed.
• Shared responsibility with other members of the team for all training programs related to HR.
• Responsible for the Applicant Tracking System.
• Responsible for organizational charts and monthly reporting.
• Prepares employee separation, transfer and promotion notices and related documentation.
• Responds to inquires regarding policies, procedures and programs by interpreting company guidelines
• Assists with immigration issues.
• Assists in projects as needed.

Skills:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Education & Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required; and 3 to 5 years
related experience;
• PHR or SPHR preferred
• Valid drivers license required
• Up to 10% travel

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Quality Assurance Analyst Piscataway, NJ

Posted by boblarson on January 29, 2015

Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that quality software products are delivered. The incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for certification. on supported applications. He/She is expected to ensure all inadequacies in software, processes, or standards are brought to management attention for remediation. The role typically reports to a Manager, Quality Assurance.

Essential Functions:
Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Provide guidance and direction to project team, ensuring that proper QA procedures and practices are implemented.
Participate in requirements review; release planning, elaboration and sprint planning to understand requirements/user stories.
Ensure projects presented for Quality Assurance (QA) review contains properly documented test plans and follows defined methodology.
Assist project manager/ScrumMaster in development of project plans/sprint plans including time/cost estimates and deliverable dates.
Create test scenarios/test plans for any software and hardware upgrade. Distribute test plan to programmers, project manager/ScrumMaster and business team for their feedback. Update test plan to accommodate team’s suggestions. Ensure that test plans have covered all scenarios and user requirements are met.
Prepare QA tasks/test cases and execute them for Quality Assurance certification of projects.
Provide testing reports in status meetings.
Participate in technical design & code review to ensure that implementation is per requirements.
Implement, maintain, and run automated scripts using Ruby for regression testing and LoadRunner for performance testing.
Handle defect management using Jira/GreenHopper product.
Analyze defects, advice and recommend changes as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Mathematics or Engineering is required.
Minimum 5 years work experience in a software quality assurance field or in a software development related field. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in automation testing tools (QTP, Ruby) is required.

Skills & Other Requirements:

He/she must be a technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges.
Knowledge of testing techniques and development processes for Web applications.
Knowledge of automated testing tools is must.
Knowledge of project lifecycle for traditional waterfall and Scrum methodology is essential.
Strong knowledge of Ruby Language as well as RubyGems such as bundler, cucumber, headless, nokogiri is needed.
Must have experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD or TDD).
Experience translating user stories to cucumber scenarios/features is required. Experience with integration test automation tools with Continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, cruisecontrol, travis CI and webdrivers (selenium/watir-webdriver) is a plus. Jmeter experience will be helpful. Must possess proficiency in English in order to convey technical problems to non-technical personnel.
Must be proficient in English reading, writing and presentation skills not only for communication purposes but also to read technical documents and to create test strategies and plans.
Must have the ability to deal effectively with people in contentious situations. Daily interaction with development staff and other QA team members is required.

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Developer Programmer Analyst, Pearl River, New York

Posted by boblarson on January 19, 2015

Job Description

Job Title: Developer Programmer Analyst

Client has an opening for a Developer to join our team to develop and maintain a variety of client/server

and web-based applications. You must be an experienced, goal-orientated, self-motivated team player

with the ability to work well in a small group. We value professionals that are mature, disciplined,

creative problem-solvers with a focus on results.

Position Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, test, debug and document programs that meet user needs and specifications

* Deliver high-quality systems and meet project deadlines

* Maintain and improve existing programs

* Gather, organize and manage information/requirements from users and various levels of

management

* Assist with ad-hoc reporting and special requests

* Work on a variety of projects (multi-task)

* Ability to quickly learn and work on new technologies

Must Have:

* .Net development – C#, ASP.Net, Visual Studio

* SQL Server – TSQL, design

*Troubleshooting – debugging, problem solving

* Integration – take disparate applications, data sources and get them to work together

* Ability to think “out-of-the-box”

* Passion for the jobtechnologies

* Good attention to detail and ability to produce work quickly, accurately, and

independently

* Must be able to take direction and execute instructions

* Ability to think analytically and complete projects with minimal supervision

?*Excellent prioritization, planning, organization, time management and multitasking

skills

Essential Skills:

Broad knowledge of Microsoft Technology Stack
Development experience with relational databases
Strong understanding of object oriented design and programming principles
Agile development methodology
QA and Testing Tools and Methodologies
Experience with Version Control – VSS, TFS
JavaScript, HTML
SSRS
LINQ

Bonus Skills

WPF

Entity Framework

SharePoint

Avectra netForum

Microsoft Dynamics GP

XSLT, XML, XPATH, XSD

jQuery, Ajax, Rest

CSS

SOAP,WCF

SSIS

Experience and Education

Minimum Bachelors in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field

At least 5 years of development experience

Lead, Technical Process Operations, Montvale New Jersey

Posted by boblarson on January 19, 2015

Lead, Technical Process Operations

Essential Job Function: This position carries the responsibility for the direct client interface during the development; scale-up, transfer, and /or commercialization of products. This includes batch record creation, review, generation of DOE and sampling protocols, validation documents, authorship of final reports and technical project guidance to the client.

Expertise in fluid bed processing is highly sought as well as high shear granulation, drying, milling/sizing, compression, encapsulation, coating and packaging operations are fundamental requirements for the position.

This position is also accountable for the training and mentorship for junior personnel within the R&D, Technical Process Operations and Manufacturing Operations. This position may require overnight travel accounting for 20% of your time.

This position is classified as a “safety sensitive” position especially in light of our formulation and development work with controlled substances and is therefore subject to random drug testing.

General Information: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Industry Standard Certification and +10 years related pharmaceutical experience. Position requires a demonstrated skill for scientific report writing, excellent verbal communication skills, and a customer oriented behaviors.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Direct client interface during the development, scale-up, transfer, and /or commercialization of products. This position has the oblicliention to meet or exceed the Client’s expectations set forth in the Statement of Work. This includes both the delivery of “hard” documents (DOE protocols, interim/final Product reports, validation documents, etc.) and driving major activities to meet project milestones and goals as stipulated in the Statement of Work.

Identification of critical scale-up and process validation parameters for each project, in close association with Technical Process Operations and Commercial manufacturing.
Liaise with Business Development, Planning, QA, Contract Manufacturing, and Development on behalf of external client projects.
Liaise with Business Development, Planning, QA, Contract Manufacturing, and Development on behalf of external client projects.
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior scientists and Technicians. Specific activities would include, 1) review of data summaries, 2) mechanical set-up, maintenance, and running of equipment, 3) cGMP and OSHA operating standards, 4) review of lab notebooks and process reports for completeness and accuracy.
Technical and process training to CM personnel as part of product transfers or new product introductions.
Ability to carry out complex work assignments in a high quality work environment.
Liaise with Project Manager for guidance and coordination of Development and Tech. Process supported activities.

Serve as a process technology expert for new unit operations installed in CLIENT’s laboratory as assigned. Activities include gaining an intimate scientific, mechanical, systems knowledge of these new processing systems.
Support Product Development/Formulations, Technical Services, and Business Development with client and CLIENT affiliated process transfers.
Assimilate R&D and Process Development product data to devise commercial scale processes which are validatable and cost effective.

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Medical Sales, Providence, RI Great Benefits

Posted by boblarson on January 16, 2015

Category: Direct Hire Positions, General, Jobs

Posted on: January 16th, 2015

Location: Providence, RI

Salary: 50,000- 60,000 Base plus Commissions

Description:

Description:
Title: Territory Sales Manager Tampa Florida

Requirements: A BS degree or equivalent experience is desirable with a minimum of three years of proven sales experience within a business to business selling environment.

Individual must be a motivated, self-starter who can create a business plan for top customers in a territory to meet sales goals. The incumbent must be flexible in dealing with unusual situations and knowledgeable in techniques for creating, maintaining and developing strong customer relationships and sales.

Additional “know-how” for this position is acquired through an effective company administered sales training program or from direct in-depth work experience. Incumbent must demonstrate excellent sales planning, prioritization, selling, communication, research and learning, teaching, presentation, listening, interpersonal, conflict management, networking, relationship management, organizational, and time-management skills.

The incumbent must comfortably assume a leadership role among peers while assisting in their training/development and when serving as a convention coordinator. Strong computer skills are also a necessity with background in Microsoft products.

Duties: This position is responsible in working independently and setting territory and account management plans and actions in line with Company practices to meets established sales targets. The incumbent will coordinate and implement co-travels and training on Our Client products to distributors, distributor sales representatives, laboratories, group practices, general practitioners, dental personnel, schools, researchers and opinion leaders/lecturers.

Delivery of training includes co-travel with distributor representatives, one-on-one presentations, group presentations, sales meetings, and convention selling. Topics cover a wide range of areas including dental techniques, product applications, trouble-shooting, clinical/laboratory research, dental market trends, along with the use of competitive and comparative selling skills . Activities are carried out within assigned territory. Primary purpose is to influence and motivate customers to purchase and increase their use of Our Client products.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES/OBJECTIVES:

1. Review territory, market, geographic, and customer data to plan and prioritize selling strategies and action plans for A&B Customers, large group practices, dealer management, and other top customers within the territory. 2. Continually research to have an on-gong comprehensive understanding of the Our Client products, dental market segments, competitor products, industry trends, dental techniques, new products, promotional activity and enhanced selling skills. 2. Arrange, facilitate, customize and execute training through group presentations to dentists, laboratory technicians, and other dental personnel by utilizing existing study clubs, dealer open houses, dental society meetings, customer lunch and learns, dental allied schools and by initiating co-sponsored seminars with laboratories and other Key Opinion Leaders. .

3. Identify and train opinion leaders, lecturers and university professors/researchers within assigned territory on the Division’s current products, new products, technical research data , new and existing technical application for the Division’s products and function as their primary contact with the Division. Coordinate activity, where applicable, with the Sales Manager, Marketing Managers, and Scientific Affairs Managers.

4. Function as a training resource on the Division’s products for all staff delivering dental services in a Managed Care or Alternative Care setting.

5. Create new user conversions as well as increase sales to current customer within the assigned territory by utilizing the Division’s sales automation and marketing services, dealer representatives, personal selling time, large clinics/laboratories, co-travels with dealer reps, written communication pieces, etc. Networking and motivation of dealer sales representatives and other Key Leaders in the territory is a critical aspect in realizing this objective. Direct calls made to core/select dentist and lab customers is also a critical aspect.

6. When detailed in the quarterly Sales Incentive Plan, fulfill the requested sales activities at schools within the assigned territory. Initiate the evaluation of the Division’s products in order to achieve staff acceptance of the product for use in university clinics.

7. Develop and maintain complete up-to-date records within the Company’s systems and processes, while also maintaining an adequate working inventory of literature, stock packages and promotional items.

8. Provide complete field reports, sales and marketing information, competitive activities, new product ideas, promotion improvements, technical inquiries. and required paperwork to the Sales Manager and Headquarters as assigned.

9. Control expenses within assigned budgets. Maintain and protect company property.

10. Follow Company practices, polices, and procedures to maintain compliance and integrity within the territory and customer base.

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Medical Sales, Great Benefits Tampa Fl.

Posted by boblarson on January 16, 2015

Description:
Title: Territory Sales Manager Tampa Florida

Requirements: A BS degree or equivalent experience is desirable with a minimum of three years of proven sales experience within a business to business selling environment.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES/OBJECTIVES:

4. Function as a training resource on the Division’s products for all staff delivering dental services in a Managed Care or Alternative Care setting.

9. Control expenses within assigned budgets. Maintain and protect company property.

10. Follow Company practices, polices, and procedures to maintain compliance and integrity within the territory and customer base.

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Tooling and Equipment Coordinator/ Northern NJ

Posted by boblarson on January 13, 2015

Title: Tooling and Equipment Coordinator

Essential Job Function: The Tooling and Equipment Coordinator must be able to communicate in written and verbal English. Must have the ability to perform mathematics (addition, subtraction and multiplication). Must be capable of lifting material/equipment up to 60 lbs or manipulating material up to 200 lbs. Will be required to read, comprehend and comply with cGMP regulations in conjunction with CLIENT Standard Operating Procedures.

The Tooling and Equipment Coordinator must be able to carry out all Tool Room and support equipment duties as required. Must have the skills to perform the setup, troubleshooting and maintenance of process support equipment. This includes efficiency improvements and advance preparation techniques. Must undergo both internal and external training to be at the forefront of skills and techniques to continually increase the knowledge base associated with advance preparation techniques and new Operating Procedures.

The Tooling and Equipment Coordinator must be trained by a certified tooling manufacturing company or equivalent.

General Information: A minimum high school education or GED with college preferred. The position is classified as “safety sensitive” and is subject to random drug testing and background check.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

General

Excellent organizational skills coupled with strong mechanical ability and willingness to be a “hands-on” employee.

Perform, assist, oversee and coach tasks performed by Entry-Level Operators as requested by the Manager of Operations.
Perform all duties supporting and surrounding manufacturing independently; with minimal or no supervision required.
Understand processing instructions and process flows of products to be able to anticipate upcoming equipment needs that may be required.
Full knowledge of various equipment including tablet presses, encapsulation equipment, fluid beds and associated support equipment.
Immediately communicate any deviations or problem issues to the Management.
Cooperate with fellow employees and Supervisors especially with respect to working together safely and in accordance with cGMP to get the required work done.
Responsible for troubleshooting and making minor repairs to keep support equipment operating within specs. Contact Supervisor and Facilities for major support equipment repairs.
Responsible for maintaining Production Logbooks and overseeing entries made by Manufacturing, QA and Maintenance personnel.

Tool Room

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

Perform all procedural tasks as outlined in the following SOP’s:

SOP No. 5007.04 – Tooling Preparation.
SOP No. 5010.03 – Polishing of Press Tooling.
SOP No. 5021.03 –Tableting Tooling Receiving and Storage, Use Documentation and Inspection.
SOP No. 00 – Cleaning Procedure for the Modu-C HH-0006.016 Capsule Filler.

Clean and maintain all tablet machine punches and encapsulator machine parts.
Polish punches, when necessary.
Create and maintain a Tooling Log Book for each set of punches.
Assign a Tooling Set Number and identify on Tooling Storage Boxes.
Inspect and measure Tooling. Document all inspection and measurements on the appropriate forms.
Document Tooling usage.
Report any and all Tooling damage to the Manufacturing Manager. No Tooling is to be discarded without documentation and proper Management approval.
Assure the Tool Room is locked when unattended and do not issue your access code to anyone.
Perform Tooling cleaning tasks to support Manufacturing, other departments and facility readiness.
Perform proper documentation in compliance with cGMP regulation and company policy in a clear and legible manner.
Maintain standards of being on time to work, taking breaks and lunch at assigned times and ensuring time at work is accounted for properly.
Assist Operations and Formulation with new Tooling Orders and maintain all Tooling drawings.
Provide training to CM Operators on proper use and handling of compression and encapsulation Tooling.
Meet with equipment vendors on an as needed basis.
Responsible for following all safety rules and procedures.
Other tasks as assigned by Management.

Equipment

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

Will organize, maintain, and be responsible for Client support equipment including but not limited to spray nozzles, wands, mixers, fluid bed bottom screens and filters, Wurster plates, pumps, tubing, pump heads, pick up tubes, hardness testers, thickness gauges, Sweco screens, Fitzmill screens, Client sieve parts, VG parts and filters, pan coater nozzles and parts, CPS nozzles and parts.

Work with vendors and Client Management to prepare RSPL (Recommended Spare Parts Lists) for equipment.
Train Client employees on the use and care of support equipment as deemed necessary by Client Management.
Order new support equipment based on approval of the Manager of Operations.
Coordinate equipment movement with Operations Supervisors and the Warehouse.
Assist Client Management in performing a Gap Analysis of current equipment procedures and, if deemed necessary, co-author any procedure revisions.
Assist Validation Group on an as needed basis with equipment IOQs under the direction of the Manager of Operations.
Review the Weekly Production Schedule and determine the equipment needs of each lab and assure required equipment is staged prior to processing and in good working order.
Other tasks as assigned Supervisor and Management.

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Quality Assurance Technician Multiple Shifts

Posted by boblarson on January 7, 2015

Essential Job Function: Interaction with customers on quality issues.

Coordinate specific departmental responsibilities. Issue batch records and labels for GMP batches. Review documents for accuracy, compliance and completion. Inspect for and promote cGMP compliance in the processing suites and warehouse.

Sample/release raw materials. Ability to maintain documents neatly and accurately.

General Information: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Bachelor’s Degree in Science field desired.

This position is classified as a “safety sensitive” position and is subject to random drug testing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Work on special projects with minimal supervision.

2. Review documents including master batch records, protocols and reports.

3. Write, review Change Controls/SOPs and revise SOPs,

4. Collaborate with other departments on projects.

5. Proactively suggest improvements for department and company.

6. Represent QA at selected meetings. Prepare and distribute batch records and associated documents to processing suites and customers as required.

7. Coordinate and assure QA deliverables are completed and provided in a timely manner.

8. Monitor and maintain the purified water systems.

9. Inspect and verify cleaned equipment and processing suites.

10. Have awareness of the processing schedule and individual requirements for defined QA responsibilities.

11. Investigate and prepare reports for process deviations, failures, complaints and corrective/preventive actions.

12. Assist in the training of new and current employees in the manufacturing, development, and quality departments regarding cGMP and other quality related issues.

13. Calibrate and maintain physical testing equipment and moisture analyzers.

14. Perform sampling including, but not limited to: water sampling, swabbing of processing equipment.

15. Write and execute equipment qualification documents for equipment.

16. Write and execute environmental monitoring protocols for facility suites.

17. Assist in customer and FDA audits as required.

18. Interface with Contract Manufacturing and Development Departments and their customers; coordinate routine Quality activities and provide status updates to QA Management (as necessary) for assigned customers and projects.

19. Coordinate Quality activities for assigned customers:
a. Raw material sampling / testing and the associated documentation.
b. Batch record issuance and review.
c. Label preparation as required.
d. Finished product sampling / testing and the associated documentation.
e. Provide copies of audited batch records and other documents to customer.
f. Update customer requirements and customer correspondence list, as needed.

20. Sample raw materials as required prior to use in Contract Manufacturing and Development batches.

21. Ensure cleanliness of sampling area before sampling and that the cleaning is properly documented.

22. Document to show that all samples collected are submitted to Analytical/QC Laboratory, contract labs and/or shipped to customers.

23. Release raw materials as required prior to use in Contract Manufacturing and Development batches.

24. Must be able to handle/lift weight up to 25 kg, as required.

25. Alternate shift/hours and weekends are required as scheduled.

26. Other Activities as assigned by QA Management

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Linux Sys Admin (4 Days On 4 Days Off) Amazing Benefits

Posted by boblarson on December 29, 2014

Unique Four Day Work Week

Requirements:

Excellent diagnostic abilities and problem solving skills
A self starter – you take initiative and you follow through
A solid understanding of server hardware, LAN networking and Linux services
Virtualization experience is a must – we do a lot of cool cloud stuff
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients via phone and e-mail
The ability to help people to solve complex technical problems while being courteous, professional, and determined
The understanding that a client’s perception of the quality of service we provide IS the quality of service we provide
The ability to work well with a team
The inherent desire to fix things permanently

Desired Experience includes the following:

Experience with RHEL 5/6 including its installation, configuration and maintenance.
Familiarity with web services (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat), relational databases (MySQL, PostgresSQL, Oracle), e-mail servers (Qmail, Postfix), backups, system analysis and performance tuning.
Shell scripting ability at a minimum, traditional programming language experience is a plus.
A solid understanding of networking communication protocols, and familiarity with DNS, load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls.
Experience with high availability environments such as database architectures using methods such as mirroring, replication or clusters (DRBD, RHCS).
Knowledge of NAS and SAN technology; EMC experience a plus.
VMware vSphere and Xen knowledge is helpful.
Red Hat, LPIC, or VMware certifications.

Client service interaction is generally handled via telephone, occasional video conferencing, and through our ticketing system. Most of our clients are experienced developers who run sophisticated environments. The job does not involve helping people open Word documents or locate the Start button.

This is not an entry level position; you’ll need to demonstrate skills that that allow you to troubleshoot advanced system problems quickly and efficiently. The Linux Systems Administrator is primarily responsible for run-time maintenance, helping our clients through times of difficulty with their networked, cloud-based environments. Opportunities also exist to work on projects – both internal and client facing – such as migrations, product and environment design.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, department and individual training budgets, bottomless coffee, cappuccino, and snacks, company provided lunch EVERY Wednesday, and bagels EVERY Friday! We are an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace cultural diversity.

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Sr. Corporate Auditor Bergen County

Posted by boblarson on December 22, 2014

Sr. Corporate Auditor for its headquarters located in Northern Bergen County, NJ. This position will be responsible for audit planning and preparation including risk assessment. The incumbent will also assist with establishing best practices to ensure compliance and driving toward meeting / exceeding business objectives. The position will report to the Director, Corporate Audit.

Assist with audit planning and preparation by documenting and evaluating audit objectives, and preparing and/or adapting audit programs
Perform special projects as directed
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with auditees and build knowledge of business processes, objectives, risks and controls
Conduct audits and reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities that evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities
Prepare audit workpapers that clearly support audit conclusions
Prepare written reports summarizing audit observations and make recommendations designed to strengthen internal controls and promote improved efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Assist in presenting audit results to management
Track and follow-up on identified audit issues to ensure adequate remediation measures are implemented
Assist with the development and implementation of a departmental infrastructure, including standard tools, templates, policies and procedures
Assist in risk assessment activities and the creation of annual audit plan.
· Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Accounting
Visible, exciting work supporting the sales of cutting edge technology and workflow solutions.
SKILLS:
3-5 years internal audit / public accounting experience
CPA or CIA Preferred
Excellent analytic and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Independent, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, COSO internal control framework and IIA Standards
Financial and operational risk and control evaluation skills
Experience in work-paper documentation and audit program development
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Visio)
Experience with SAP preferred
Willingness to travel (25%)

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