Senior Auditor

Company Description Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations Each of our 24 000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can t Wait We started in 1984 with a modest investment 20 employees and a bold vision Today we have research and development centres manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries For nearly four decades we have stood for access affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science progressive people practices and robust corporate governance As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption we see an opportunity - to strengthen our core further the next steps and to build the future the new bets The Next and the New is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice - purpose-driven future-ready and sustainable Our aim is to reach over 1 5 Bn patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people planet and purpose - helping us conserve precious resources serve our patients create value for stakeholders give back to society fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency Dr Reddy s maintains a work environment free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to employ nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race colour religion nationality sex age disability status genetics sexual orientation gender expression citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law s of the country we operate in We treasure every talent and recognize merit and diversity in our organization Lead SOX compliance program ensuring all key controls are identified documented and tested in accordance with SOX requirements Review workings on yearly management testing plan potential financial risks based on past performance future business strategy and seek inputs from key managerial personnel in order to identify Business units Subsidiaries Process to be covered under SOX testing plan for the year as per threshold specified by Audit Committee Identify business units processes Indian subsidiaries that require compliance over IFC requirements of Companies Act and frame revise Internal controls that include ICOFR already covered in SOX as well as operational controls Review SOX requirements namely Risk Control Matrix RCM and Process Flow Diagrams PFD revision process in order to assist business units controllers in maintaining the SOX documentation to reflect current business process Review RCM and update as per change in business processes and controls Review the testing plan and scope schedule resources for assignment execution in-house consultants monitor progress of the assignments in order to ensure assignments are executed on timely basis Review Co - ordinate with internal stakeholders including IT team external consultants and statutory auditors to ensure timely completion of all SOX activities including control testing of general and application controls Maintain documentation of all SOX processes controls and testing results Co-ordinate with SOX coordinators Process owners IT team to ensure timely implementation of agreed upon action plans and recommendations Qualifications Educational qualification Charted Accountant CA master s degree in Finance Accounting Minimum work experience 3 to 6 years of experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Audits in Pharma or Manufacturing Industry Skills attributes Technical Skills Strong understanding of SOX Internal Financial Controls requirements and regulations Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills CIA CISA DISA certification is preferred Behavioural skills Effective interpersonal skills fostering positive relationships with others Proficiency in networking and influencing stakeholders building strong connections and partnerships Displays assertiveness effectively expressing ideas and opinions while respecting others Strong communication skills facilitating clear and impactful interactions Proficiency in report writing conveying information in a clear and structured manner Strong analytical skills enabling effective problem-solving and decision-making Additional Information About the Department Finance The Finance function at Dr Reddy s goes beyond the traditional roles of monitoring costs supervising accounting and creating reports Deep into its digitalization transformation journey the function works with all departments in the organization as a strategic partner and plays a major role in supporting management in its decision making The function is distributed globally and has business partnering teams allied to different business units as Controller and Planners And secondly distributed as multiple Centre of Excellence housed in Corporate office such as treasury Risk Assurance Taxation Corporate Analytics Investor Relations GFRT and GBS Benefits Offered At Dr Reddy s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs The benefits you will enjoy at Dr Reddy s are on par with the best industry standards They include among other things and other essential equipment joining relocation support family support Maternity Paternity benefits learning and development opportunities medical coverage for yourself and your family life coverage for yourself Our Work Culture Ask any employee at Dr Reddy s why they come to work every day and they ll say because Good Health Can t Wait This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives and we re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit And to do this we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system they can make magic For more details please visit our career website at https careers drreddys com