Senior Financial Auditor Pfizer Inc - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Senior Financial Auditor
Pfizer Inc - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Role Description Group/Department: Corporate Audit Position Purpose: The Senior Auditor will have primary responsibility for participating as a member of a team of financial and IT auditors conducting independent audit and risk oversight activities at Pfizer locations worldwide. They also participate on strategic teams within Corporate Audit. Core Responsibilities and scope of work: Conduct on-site independent evaluations of Pfizer’s financial and compliance control processes worldwide to ensure Pfizer’s risks are properly managed. Review and evaluate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires management to maintain adequate controls to prevent a material misstatement of the Company’s financial statements. Review and evaluate compliance with Pfizer’s Global Policy on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals (GPIHP) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to help ensure Pfizer colleagues worldwide are interacting in an appropriate manner with healthcare professionals and non-U.S. government officials. Present the results of audits to senior site and division management, including practical recommendations to address identified risks, requiring strong negotiation and influence skills. Prepare formal written reports setting forth recommendations for local, division and Corporate management to strengthen and improve operations, as well as identify cost or efficiency savings. Actively participate on departmental and/or cross-functional teams addressing internal and external issues that support the department’s Strategic Business Framework. This may include designing our audit approach for ensuring compliance with the FCPA, Healthcare Compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations. International business travel of approximately 65% is required. Key internal interactions: Finance and Business Operations Leadership Team Business Unit local, regional and headquarters leadership Corporate Compliance Business Unit Legal Leads Financial Controls Team Divisional Controllers Key external interactions: Outside Counsel Education: Chartered Accountant or an MBA Finance. Additional qualification as a Certified Public Accountant would be preferred. Prior Experience Preferred: Minimum range of years experience: at least 4 years Type of industry/organizations: Big Accounting firm and/or internal auditing required; multi-national pharmaceutical experience a plus; international experience a plus; Most critical technical competencies or capabilities (optional): Strong financial background required; IT exposure a plus Strong oral and written communication skills, enabling effective communication with all levels of management Negotiation and influence skills – the ability to influence others without express authority. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate across multiple and varied business areas Demonstrated skills in leadership, strategic thinking, innovation, creativity, project management https://jobs.pfizer.com/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/LSYS_DEVELOPMENT.Z_PFIZER_JOBS.GBL?languagecd=ENG&PostingID=117646&SOURCE=1030&SUBSOURCE=Indeed