Job Overview 

The IT Audit Placement Student will participate as a member of the global internal audit team responsible for evaluating risks and controls within IQVIA financial, business, and technology processes in support of the Internal Audit Plan and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance testing program.  

This role will have the opportunity to learn about information technology and operational processes, and related risks and controls for a global multi-national corporation. Learnings can be directly applied to day-to-day responsibilities through completion of audit or SOX testing for assigned business units and controls.  

The Placement Student will work closely with Audit Managers, Associate Directors, Directors, and other internal audit colleagues as well as other key teams including our external auditors and business, operations, and technology teams across IQVIA. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in IT internal auditing while applying your expertise in IT, data and computer science. You will support our audit activities by leveraging your data analytics and programming skills to analyze large data sets, identify audit findings, and enhance our IT systems and processes to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of data.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Participate in internal audit reviews, conduct interviews with management and perform testing, including documenting results and completion of work papers in accordance with relevant internal and external standards. 

• Performs SOX 404 testing of IT controls in accordance with the annual SOX testing plan. 

• Identify risks associated with processes under review. 

• Determine compliance with IT and operational policies and procedures. 

• Identify internal control weaknesses and assist with preparation of audit observations and improvement recommendations for audit management review. 

• Participate in Internal Audit team meetings and performs other ad-hoc departmental tasks as required. 

Educational Requirements & Core Skillsets 

• Completion of two years of a bachelor’s degree program with a focus on Business Administration, Computer Sciences, or Information Technology 

• Understanding of general auditing principles 

• Interest in technology and data analytics 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and presentation skills  

• Attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed 

• Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet reporting deadlines 

• Strong analytical skills with a curiosity to learn, understand, and solve complex problems 

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook 

• High level of confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com