Senior Auditor

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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical SOX Auditor to join our team in Hyderabad, India. As an Auditor auditing business processes, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and improving our organization's business processes, IT systems and controls to ensure compliance, security, and efficiency.

• 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)] in order to assist business units/ controllers in maintaining the SOX documentation to reflect current business process.
• Review RCM with concerned business stakeholders and update as per change in business processes, IT systems 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.
• Conduct detailed walkthroughs of all business processes in scope and perform testing of all business controls. Maintain documentation for the walkthrough, testing, and testing results
• Co-ordinate with SOX coordinators/ Process owners/ IT team and advise on the remediation plans to be implemented.
• Follow up to ensure closure of observations in respective areas and actionable items. Escalate key unresolved recommendations to the team/group leader on a timely basis ensuring resolutions.
• Actively participate in knowledge-sharing activities and trainings by suggesting areas, making presentations on relevant topics etc.
• Recommend enhancements to SOX control frameworks and support automation of control testing, adopt industry best practices etc.

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.

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/#!/"