Job Description

ABOUT ASTRAZENECAAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.
Risk Assessment lead has the overall responsibility to manage enterprise level risk for AZPIL (Listed entity) by ensuring all policies and procedures are defined and executed to prevent organisation from any internal or external risk. This position has responsibility to be on top of any active, emerging risks to the company and ensure and we have mitigations in place in form of processes and policies to keep company safe from any kind of risk exposure. This position is a critical position which works with senior management and presents to Board of Directors in Audit committee and Risk management committee.Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Overall responsible for ensuring the organisation is free of any risk at enterprise level by highlighting the risks in advance and ensuring the controls & processes are in place to mitigate any risk.
• Managing the internal audit completion for AZPIL by the internal auditors, work with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of the audit and presenting to the Board members. Ensuring timely completion of action items agreed with internal auditors.
• Creating and managing the Risk register by working with key stakeholders to understand the key ACTIVE, EMERGING & ENDURING risks. Identification of new key risk areas along with proposed mitigations and present the same before the Audit Committee on quarterly basis & Risk Management Committee on half-yearly basis.
• Owner of Financial control framework for India Marketing Company. Ensuring all the controls are in lines with the global controls and add relevant necessary local controls as required post alignment with above market.
• Independent Monitoring of high risk areas like Patient Assistance program, Diagnostics, Government business supply to ensure business is working compliantly as per SOP. Report the findings to senior management.
• Review of new business initiatives (right from ideation stage) as part of CFT for identification of risk involved & suggesting the mitigations to the business. This involves review of all MSA, SOP and business cases
• Annual D&B assessment for IB AWs and for key high risk vendors and flagging off any risks
• Undertaking self-review of key process on periodic basis like air travel bookings done less than 14 days, delay in submission of CONCUR claims, delay in approvals, delay in blocking of Corporate Credit Card post last working days, etcReporting the findings to the senior management in LCC.
• Regular connect with Distribution team, Government business team, Compliance team on controls, processes and policies

Essential Requirements

• Qualified CA with 10+ years of post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in Internal Audit function (Pharma company preferred but not essential).
• In-depth knowledge of Financial Accounting, Audit, Internal controlling, processes and Taxes etc.
• Experience developing financial reports, metrics and controls.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership Team
• Demonstrate AZ Values consistently.

Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.So, whats next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we cant wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope its yours.
• If youre curious to know more then please apply to this post and we will revert back to you.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn:Inclusion & Diversity:Career Site:Date Posted 31-May-2024Closing Date 27-Jun-2024AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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