Director of Internal Audit and Compliance

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Canada Knight Therapeutics Full time

Title: Director of Internal Audit and Compliance

Location: Brazil or Canada


The Opportunity:

Reporting to the CEO with a dotted line to the CFO, the Director of Internal Audit and Compliance will work with cross-functional leaders to assess processes and improve internal controls over financial reporting and ensure that the company is in compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements and business operations. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing internal audits, integrate ESG initiatives and criteria into audit plans, ensure adherence to compliance standards in partnership agreements, including in-licensing and out licensing, identify risks, challenging current processes across the company and identifying opportunities for improvement and maintain a culture of compliance across the organization. The successful candidate will reflect the following skills and aptitudes:



Collaborative: A team player who is keen to share best practice

Communication: Able to share opinions respectfully, and ask for help when needed

Organized: Meets deadlines with rigor and quality output

Problem Solver: Proactively identify issues and provide timely solutions

Multitasking: Capable of managing multiple projects, deliverables and priorities simultaneously, in a dynamic environment

Integrity: Upholds high ethical standards and integrity

Leadership: Possesses leadership and management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization


We are seeking a high achiever who is dedicated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.


Key Areas of Responsibility


Develop and Implement Audit Plans:

  • Create and execute comprehensive audit plans to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulations.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), operational processes, and compliance.
  • Identify areas of improvement and recommend enhancements to internal controls.


Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess areas of potential financial and operational risk within the organization.
  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
  • Collaborate with internal audit teams to ensure that identified risks are adequately controlled and monitored.


Audit Execution:

  • Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to ensure adherence to internal policies and legal requirements.


Internal Controls Testing:

  • Assist with coordinating the process of testing internal controls across global regions.


Reporting:

  • Prepare and present audit findings to senior management and audit committee providing actionable recommendations.


ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance):

  • Develop and implement audit plans that incorporate ESG criteria, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall ESG strategy
  • Identify and assess ESG-related risks, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.
  • Recommend and implement continuous improvements to the organization's ESG strategies and practices.


ERP Workflow Improvements:

  • Plan and execute changes and improvements on the current Dynamics 365 workflows, ensuring proper design and implementation aligned with company structures, procedures, and policies.


Audit Project Management:

  • Determine audit project scope and objectives.
  • Execute project deliverables, including risk assessment reviews, audit work programs, and audit reports.


Compliance Program Oversight:

  • Ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Develop, update, and enforce compliance policies and procedures.
  • Lead the organization’s efforts in regulatory compliance, including anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, data protection, and industry-specific regulations.


Training and Awareness:

  • Develop and deliver training programs on internal controls and compliance for employees at all levels.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.
  • Ensure that employees understand their roles and responsibilities regarding internal controls and compliance.


Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Work closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations teams to ensure alignment on internal controls and compliance initiatives.
  • Serve as a liaison with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.


Investigations and Corrective Actions:

  • Lead investigations into potential control failures, compliance breaches, or other significant issues.
  • Recommend and oversee the implementation of corrective actions to address identified issues.
  • Ensure appropriate disciplinary actions are taken when necessary.


Team Management:

  • Manage direct reports, including performance appraisals.
  • Provide opportunities for staff to learn new skills and achieve performance objectives and development goals.
  • Build a team-based work environment, supporting collaboration and continuous learning.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting, CPA title is preferred
  • 10+ years of work experience in relevant areas of internal/ external audit/IT audits/compliance, and/ or an excellent knowledge of the industry
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office is essential, a knowledge of ERP systems is a plus. Skills in Power BI, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Microsoft Flow are highly valued
  • Ability to work independently while consistently demonstrating professional skepticism
  • Proven capability to lead audit projects, supervise, coach, and collaborate with team members
  • Strong multitasking skills to manage multiple deliverables effectively
  • Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to manage business relationships with a diverse range of individuals.


About Knight

Knight Therapeutics Inc. is a pan-American (ex-US) specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, in licensing, out-licensing, marketing, and commercializing innovative prescription pharmaceuticals in Canada and Latin America. Headquartered in Montreal, Knight has operations in Canada and in 10 countries in Latin America and has over 700 employees globally. Knight Therapeutics Inc.’s shares trade on TSX under the symbol GUD.

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