Internal Control Global Testing COE Senior Specialist

Job title: Internal Control Global Testing COE Senior Specialist

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job

Conducts TRT analysis and helps BPOs to define and improve internal control framework. Supports BPOs in centralizing, standardizing, and automating internal control activities. Maintains internal control manual and playbook and promotes internal control culture. Internal Control Global Testing COE Specialist / Main Point of Contact (MPOC) Demand to Cash will be part of a global Testing Center of Excellence that will be organized by End-to-End (E2E) process, as follows:

• Demand to Cash

• Plan to Manufacture, HSE & Security

Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions. As a company with a global vision of drug development and a highly regarded corporate culture, Sanofi is recognized as one of the best pharmaceutical companies in the world and is pioneering the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with strong commitment to develop advanced data standards to increase reusability & interoperability and thus accelerate impact on global health.

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:

• Internal Control Global Testing COE Senior Specialist (Testing COE Senior Specialist) / Main Point of Contact (MPOC) Demand to Cash 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 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

• 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 define 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 define cross-country remediation plans. Support the process owners in definition and understanding of non-SOX relevant controls and its documentation such as narratives / flowcharts.

• 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 supports the automation initiatives over control performance and testing.

About you

• 4-6 years’ experience in SOX testing and/or internal control management

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate team efforts and handle team responsibilities effectively in a global environment, including experience working with diverse teams across US, European, and Asian markets.

• Advanced degrees such as MSc/MBA/CA/CIA/CISA. Audit experience gained at Big4 companies. SAP knowledge, Database handling skills. Knowledge in the following E2E processes is a plus. Demand to Cash/Order to Cash, Order to Serve, Customer Service operations, Demand planning, Distribution and Transport, Credit and Collection, Account Receivables, Revenue accounting. Plan to Manufacture, HSE & Security => Production planning, Supply Chain, Warehousing & inventory management, Industrial controlling, HSE, Security – crisis management

• Sound knowledge in accounting and/or finance and end to end processes viz Demand to Cash & Plan to Manufacture. Global Business Services / Shared Service Center experience/ Consulting background. Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• 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?

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• 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.

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