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Audit Manager in Culture AssuranceLocation: GSK HQ, London / Durham NC / Upper Providence PAA&A Background: Audit & Assurance (A&A) is responsible for providing an objective view of risk management at a point in time. By raising awareness, we inspire meaningful action before potential issues become real issues. We collaborate and partner on the shared goal of reducing risk to GSK xe2x80x93 protecting the interests of our patients. We are in the unique position to view across the GSK enterprise, connecting insights and sharing learnings in the risk space through our advisory and assurance product portfolioJob Purpose: The Audit Manager in Culture Assurance is critical in supporting the delivery of A&Axe2x80x99s global Assurance Strategies and serving as an agent for A&Axe2x80x99s strategic objectives. This role involves leading and participating in Culture Assurance audits that focus on embedding GSK's values in daily decisions and behaviours, ensuring that these values are effectively integrated across the organization to balance performance and risk management. The Audit Manager will manage data acquisition, insights and fieldwork. They will work with business stakeholders, and ensure the highest quality standards in audit executionKey Responsibilities:Strategy and Planning: Contribute to the strategy for Culture Assurance reviews, including a data-driven prioritisation and selection process. Approve audit scope and deliver audits that are responsive to risk, fit-for-purpose, and value-adding.Leadership and Oversight: Ensure compliance with A&A and Institute of Internal Auditing standards, and drive accountability within teams for audits and outputs at all key stagesStakeholder Management: Build and manage strong partnering relationships with GSK stakeholders. Facilitate open dialogue about sensitive topics and provide resources and insights to reduce risk and prevent repeat issuesExecution and Quality Assurance: Provide oversight of the execution of a multi-phase programme with high visibility. Ensure appropriate and timely management and escalation of significant issues. Maintain responsibility for the quality standards of the work, its records, and the proficiency of the teamData Analysis and Reporting: Synthesise quantitative and qualitative data to draw meaningful conclusions. Distil data into comprehensive, high-quality written reports. Support the Audit Account Director and VP in Audit & Risk Committee (Board level) reporting by escalating relevant data and insights. Development and implementation of culture dashboards to support the delivery of Culture Assurance prioritiesCoaching and Development: Guide teams through complex business and risk environments. Inspire and develop high-performing teams and help attract key talent.Alternative Assurance Products: Deliver assurance products like Effectiveness checks, consulting engagements and development of metrics.Continuous Improvement: Identify emerging trends in assurance and internal controls by scanning the business and risk environment.Skills & Experience:Audit and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of internal control framework, enterprise risks, Policy 500 (Risk Management), risk-based auditing models (e.g., IIA, COSO), and compliance frameworks.Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including coaching and mentoring.Data Analytics and use of AI tools: Proficient and confident to acquire and manage data analytics tools and dashboards for business insights.Communication and Problem-Solving: Excellent communication skills with the ability to analyze complex business information and make recommendations.Organisational Awareness: High organisational awareness with the ability to solve complex problems.Education and Certification: Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., finance, business, life sciences, pharmacy). Proficiency in English;Job Application Close Date: 9th May 2023Please retain a copy of this job description as it will not be accessible following the posting periodWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose xe2x80x93 to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together xe2x80x93 so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns xe2x80x93 as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, itxe2x80x99s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves xe2x80x93 feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. 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