Internal Control Global Testing COE Specialist

Job title: Internal Control Global Testing COE Specialist

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job

Internal Control Global Testing Specialist plays a critical role in Ensuring successful Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) & non-SOX Testing. Contributing to Root Cause analysis of identified deficiencies and sustainable Action Plan definition with the support of Internal Control end-to-end process and Operational teams. Supporting Standardization and Automation of control testing across countries. Supporting Standardization and Automation of control testing across countries. Internal Control Global Testing COE Specialist will be part of a global Testing Center of Excellence that will be organized by End-to-End (E2E) process, as follows:

• Manage Finance

• Source to Pay

• Manage People & Culture

• Demand to Cash

• Manage Medical, R&D and Launch to Engage

• Plan to Manufacture, HSE & Security

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As Internal Control Global Testing COE Senior Specialist within our Internal Control Global Testing COE, you’ll Support Internal Control Global Process Leads in the creation / update of test scripts for SOX & non-SOX testing through constructive feedback and sharing of best practices. Coordinate the CSA campaign by consolidating the Local Process Owners list, updating the tools and following the CSA completion and sign-off.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

• Operation: Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Testing (Controls in SOX perimeter) Support Internal Control Global Process Leads in the preparation of SOX narratives and flowcharts. Schedule, organize and participate in design walkthrough meetings based on instructions received by Internal Control E2E teams. Maintain IT Dependencies inventory and ensure identified evidence (test of one) from Local Process Owners are properly documented during design testing. Collect evidence from the First Line of Defense and perform the SOX Design testing (test of one) and Operating effectiveness testing as prescribed by the Internal Control SOX Methodology team for the defined scope.

• Report deficiencies in Interact (Sanofi Internal Control tool) based on the Internal Control guidelines for defined scope. Follow up on action plan implementation for scoped controls. Perform update procedures and remediation testing for the scoped controls. Support the root cause analysis, definition of sustainable remediation plans and their monitoring. Help defining cross-country remediation plans.

• Support the process owners in definition and understanding of SOX relevant controls and its documentation such as narratives / flowcharts. Support external auditors’ activities related to internal control and facilitate exchange of information.

• Internal Control Testing (Controls in non-SOX perimeter) Collect evidence from the First Line of Defense and perform testing as prescribed by the Internal Control non-SOX Methodology team for the defined scope. Report deficiencies in Interact (Sanofi Internal Control tool) based on the Internal Control guidelines for defined scope. Support the root cause analysis, definition of sustainable remediation plans and their monitoring. Help defining cross-country remediation plans. Support the process owners in definition and understanding of non-SOX relevant controls and its documentation such as narratives / flowcharts.

• PARTNER WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS: Collaborate with Internal Control E2E process team for testing activities. Manage relationship with Control Owners. Support the Assurance Tower in the First Line of Defence by providing training on how to perform continuous checks for completeness and accuracy of SOX/non-SOX controls documentation. Clarify Ad-hoc questions from local External / Internal auditors.

• Continuous improvement: Identify gaps per country in control performance (at control step level) and escalate to Internal Control E2E process teams. Make recommendations on standardization of control performance and testing across countries. Actively support the automation initiatives over control performance and testing.

About you

• Experience: 3-4 years’ experience in SOX testing and/or internal control management. Advanced degrees such as MSc or MBA.

• Sound knowledge in the Accounting and Finance.

• Global Business Services / Shared Service Center experience. Knowledge in one or more of the following E2E processes is a plus.

• Functional: Source to Pay / Procure to Pay, Manage People & Culture / Rewards & recognition, payroll, hire to retire, human resources, Demand to Cash / Order to Cash, Order to Serve, Customer Service operations, Demand planning, Distribution and Transport, Credit and Collection, Account Receivables, Revenue accounting, Manage Medical, R&D and Launch to Engage / Promotional and Scientific Engagement, Product launch and Marketing Excellence, Research & Development, Medical activities, Plan to Manufacture, HSE & Security / Production planning, Supply Chain, Warehousing & inventory management, Industrial controlling, HSE,  Security – crisis management.

• Interpersonal: Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational capabilities. Inter-cultural skills and eagerness to work in a very international setting.

• Working Hours: May partly work on shifted hours.

• Languages: Fluent in English

Why choose us?

Add four standard Sanofi selling points and up to three additional selling points that are specific to the role, team or location.

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

• Part of Global Finance services in Sanofi, gives a great opportunity to work and have a enriching experience in Account to Report domain area.

• Opportunity to also have a Global exposure in accounting and experience on working for multiple geographies.