Corporate Audit Senior Associate
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Audit Planning & Scoping
- Participate in walkthroughs and interviews with process owners and business leaders to understand workflows and risk areas.
- Assist in conducting Risk assessment by doing preliminary research to understand relevant business processes, regulatory risks, and internal controls.
- Participate in developing risk-based audit plans (RCM) for functional and U.S. healthcare compliance audits, aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory expectations.
- Assist in defining audit scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with Audit Senior Managers and Compliance partners.
- Audit Fieldwork & Reporting
- Support execution of audits across various corporate functions (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR, Procurement) and U.S. healthcare operations (e.g., commercial field activities, patient support programs, speaker programs, HCP engagements).
- Perform detailed testing of transactions, procedures, systems, and controls to assess compliance with Amgen’s policies, SOPs, and relevant laws.
- Support in evaluating adherence to healthcare laws and regulations such as Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code and FDA promotional compliance standards.
- Identify audit observations, root causes, and business impacts; quantify where applicable.
- Draft audit workpapers and reports in accordance with internal audit methodology & IIA standards.
- Build trusted relationships with team members and internal stakeholders to facilitate audit activities and post-audit improvement efforts.
- Process & Program Improvement
- Recommend enhancements to policies, procedures, training programs, and monitoring tools to strengthen control environments.
- Contribute to audit methodology enhancements, and process standardization within the Corporate Audit function.
- Support special projects as needed.
- Data Analysis & Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- Utilize analytics tools and audit methodologies to assess risks and trends in business processes and compliance areas.
- Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance the effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of audit processes.
- Follow-up & Remediation:
- Assist in monitoring implementation of corrective action plans and validate their effectiveness.
- Travel up to 10% per year
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, public accounting, or consulting, preferably in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, financial/operational risk, and regulatory compliance
- Understanding of U.S. healthcare compliance laws and regulations
- CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent certifications (preferred but not required)
- Experience in a global organization or cross-border auditing
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills