Vice President, Internal Audit

What You Will Be Doing

Internal Audit Leadership

Lead and oversee the global internal audit function, including a global team, ensuring delivery of a high-quality, value-driven audit program.

Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with enterprise priorities and regulatory expectations.

Drive the continued evolution and scaling of the internal audit function to support organisational growth and complexity.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.

Audit, Risk & Assurance

Provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of financial reporting and US GAAP compliance, SOX compliance and internal control environments, operational effectiveness and efficiency, and regulatory compliance frameworks

Ensure audit findings are clear, actionable, and aligned with strategic and operational priorities.

Maintain high standards of audit quality, independence, and professional judgment.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Internal Control and Risk Management frameworks across the organisation.

Ensure robust policies, procedures, control design, and monitoring mechanisms are in place.

Oversee SOX 404 compliance, including coordination of control assessments and testing activities (controls testing experience preferred).

Ensure integrity, accuracy, and reliability of financial and operational metrics through strong control environments.

Maintain an appropriate controls environment within your function

Governance & Audit Committee Engagement

Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee, delivering clear, concise, and insightful reporting on audit outcomes, risks, and control effectiveness.

Partner closely with the CFO, senior leadership, and functional stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT, Risk, and Compliance.

Support strong governance and transparency through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Drive modernization of audit methodologies, including adoption of data analytics, automation, and best practices.

Continuously assess and enhance audit processes to align with a dynamic, global PLC environment.

Ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and corporate governance requirements.

Your Profile

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) and Qualified Internal Auditor (CIA or equivalent).

Proven experience at Head of Internal Audit level or above, with demonstrated success in leading and scaling an internal audit function with a large scale, publicly listed multinational organisation.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal control frameworks.

Prior experience within a Big 4 firm with relevant leadership exposure will also be considered.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated, fast-paced, and matrixed global environment.

Strong executive presence with experience engaging with Audit Committees and senior leadership teams.

Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior levels while maintaining independence.

Strategic, disciplined, and commercially aware, with strong operational understanding.

High levels of integrity, professional judgment, and commitment to governance and transparency.

Collaborative leadership style with a focus on building and developing high-performing teams.

Able to work from the Dublin office 3 days a week

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree preferred

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Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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