Senior Manager-Controls Assurance- Global Process

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end testing of internal controls, including design and operating effectiveness assessments across global finance processes.
• Plan and deliver control testing activities, including walkthroughs, sample selection, evidence review, and documentation.
• Assess process risks and evaluate the effectiveness of key controls in mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Identify, document, and assess control deficiencies, including evaluating the severity and potential business impact of findings.
• Conduct root cause analysis of control failures and process deficiencies, developing actionable recommendations to address underlying issues.
• Partner with control owners, finance teams, and process stakeholders to communicate testing outcomes and drive remediation actions.
• Monitor remediation plans, validate corrective actions, and perform re-testing activities where required.
• Analyze testing results to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing testing documentation, evidence, and subject matter expertise.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and innovative digital solutions, including AI-enabled approaches, to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to management reporting, providing clear and concise insights on controls performance and risk exposure.
• Promote continuous improvement across finance controls processes and methodologies.
• Required Skills & Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification. 10–12 years of relevant experience in Finance, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Internal Audit, SOX, ICFR, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, risk assessment, internal controls design, testing methodologies, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience performing complex control testing activities across corporate finance processes and high-risk areas.
• Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level reports.
• Skills & Competencies Internal Controls & Compliance (SOX / ICFR) Financial Risk Management Internal & External Audit Support Root Cause Analysis Control Design & Effectiveness Testing Process Risk Assessment Data Analytics & Digital Controls Stakeholder Influence Executive Communication Continuous Improvement Skills Business Risk Management, Digital Fluency, Financial Compliance, Influencing Without Authority, Internal Audit Controls, Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (IFCR), PESTLE Analysis, SOX Testing, Stakeholder Management Why GSK?
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