Expert It 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 Job summary We are looking for a Senior IT Audit professional to execute SOX testing for SAP and other systems non-SAP applications for ITGC ITAC testing and other IT audits as per assignment Responsibilities include planning conducting fieldwork validating samples organizing work papers interacting with stakeholders preparing reports with observations and root cause analysis and ensuring timely closure of audit observations through effective follow-up The role involves active participation in process understanding discussions preparation of supporting annexures and knowledge-sharing activities within the team Roles Responsibilities Responsible for execution of IT testing and other IT audits allocated as per SOX Audit plan with the guidance of Team Group Leader ensuring end-to-end coverage of the assignment Gather preliminary information and previous reports if any understand business processes and associated risks and analyze financial and non-financial data to define scope Obtain business policies procedures and applicable SOPs Standard Operating Procedures understand applicable rules and regulations and obtain required reports from SAP and other systems Responsible for documenting process flowcharts accurately performing detailed validations of selected samples highlighting any inconsistencies with current policies and procedures and discussing deviations with the team leader to obtain business reasons from relevant process owners Ensure proper arrangement and sequential storage of work papers in designated folders Ensure closure of audit observations in respective areas and prepare and consolidate draft reports This includes outlining observations risk implications and root causes and engaging in preliminary discussions with process owners Prepare supporting documents and annexures referenced in the audit report to achieve comprehensive coverage and quality of recommendations This role extends to executing performing and reviewing follow-ups on open audit observations This involves understanding the issues associated risks and agreed-upon actions as well as coordinating with relevant process owners to ensure the completeness and sustainable implementation of agreed-upon actions Escalate key unresolved recommendations to the team group leader on a timely basis ensuring resolutions Actively participate in knowledge-sharing activities within the team by suggesting areas making presentations on relevant topics and pursuing relevant certifications Qualifications Educational qualification CISA Master s degree in Information Technology Minimum work experience 5 to 7 years of experience Technical Skills Good understanding of IT environment Expert knowledge in ITGC ITAC testing for SAP and other business applications including configuration testing ensuring end to end coverage Understanding of SOX requirements best practices for IT controls Proficiency in defining the scope of audits based on an understanding of business processes control environment and associated risks Behavioral 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