Sr. Manager – SOX & Compliance Lead
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Own the Global Procurement control framework and establish a methodology for ongoing financial and operational risk identification within the process and proactively adjust for any new and / or changing risks.
- Design and drive the deployment and execution of a global strategy for Global Procurement SOX Compliance to establish a consistent approach across all business units and regions.
- Define and implement best in class SOX Compliance practices.
- Coordinate, compile, sample and review documentation to ensure effective execution of monthly and quarterly control processes. Provide updates to leadership and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Champion a culture of controls and compliance by ensuring risks and controls are maintained and mitigated. Partner with the various Global Procurement Operations teams and other business stakeholders to help reinforce control integrity and best practices for executing Global Procurement transactions in a compliant manner.
- Deliver processes and technology which effectively enable SOX Compliance.
- Develop, champion, and ensure implementation of ideas that will focus on maximizing efficiency, improving customer service and user satisfaction, standardization / globalization, and robust compliance.
- Monitor compliance with Amgen internal control and compliance policies.
- Define continuous reporting capabilities on compliance and performance across SOX Compliance for Global Procurement.
- Work closely with Financial Controls, Corporate Audit, Accounting and Compliance functions to ensure compliance with controls is built into processes and reports.
- Coordinate and collaborate with Financial Controls, Corporate Audit, and other stakeholders on SOX, Financial, Operational and other audits, as needed.
- Identify user friendly / centric solutions to drive compliance by collaborating with Procurement Digital Lead and IT function.
- Own and define the technology requirements and roadmap for SOX Compliance.
- Contribute to Procurement balanced scorecard development including value delivered to the business with key KPIs to track progress and ensure aligned to overall Procurement strategy and multi-year strategic roadmap.
- Master’s degree and 12 - 15 years of Compliance and Controls execution within P2P or similar experience in other financial transactional processes
- Or
- Bachelor’s degree and 14 - 18 years of Compliance and Controls execution within P2P or similar experience in other financial transactional processes
- Proficiency in defining and implementing best-in-class SOX Compliance.
- Deep knowledge of SOX Compliance, including internal controls, record keeping, vendor management, risk management, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze complex business systems and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage relationship with key stakeholders to enable development and execution of SOX Compliance that effectively address business needs.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery.
- Must have experience with analytical tools (Tableau, Power BI etc.)
- Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing (e.g., Ariba, Workday Strategic Sourcing, etc.) and CLM Tools (e.g., Icertis, Sirion Labs)
- Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant or equivalent or Public Accounting experience (preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
- Ability to navigate ambiguity
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
- Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
- Influencing and Change Management skills