Internal Controls Application Manager

About the Role:

The Internal Controls Application Manager will support the Group in delivering a global application strategy to support Financial Compliance by acting as global Superuser for existing applications (i.e. Runbook) and support the transition to new tools (i.e. SAP GRC Process Controls).

In this role you will be ensuring operational stability for key applications required for compliance with ICFR standards (i.e., SOX), collaborating with Finance and IT and identifying and implementing further improvement strategies (i.e., automation, robotics) on these tools.

The Internal Controls Application Manager will work closely with global projects (i.e. S/4 HANA implementation) and with key stakeholders across the business functions (Finance, IT) to deliver a best-in-class Financial Compliance system environment with a continuous improvement mindset and support the Financial Compliance Function to identify key improvements and data quality initiatives in the systems area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Bot Line Manager for Runbook related RPA and lead required change management processes.

• Act as a business partner for the local/regional Financial Compliance teams and local Superusers, providing operational support on Runbook and GRC PC.

• Contribute to the S/4 HANA project regarding the implementation of GRC PC tool, acting as Business System Owner.

• Provide timely and compelling communication and deliver trainings across countries and regions, remote and onsite.

• Coordinate the rollouts and change management activities surrounding the deployment or enhancement of Internal Controls applications (i.e., Runbook, GRC PC) including coordination of super user training, UAT process, support in data uploading for site go lives, process documentation.

• Collaborate with key customer to deliver operational performance excellence and continuous improvement projects, to improve productivity by driving simplification and automation of controls to identify business needs and management requirements on Financial Compliance systems.

Diversity & Inclusion: 

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Key Requirements:

• Proven background on Financial Reporting and Accounting processes including knowledge of Internal Controls/SOX

• Comprehensive operating knowledge of SAP, including SAP GRC PC and Runbook

• Digital savvy: very good grasp of the impacts and opportunities processes, data and technology will build for the organization, to identify and propose related internal control considerations as part of process design

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, capable to understand situations, interdependencies, and challenges in a comprehensive way

• Problem solving and root cause identification skills

• Able to interpret sophisticated information and to influence internal and external peers

Nice to Have:

• Ability to efficiently prioritize and complete tasks in fast paced environment

• Good organizational skills

You’ll receive:

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/

Benefits and rewards: 

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https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards 

Accessibility and accommodation: 

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.