Internal Control Global Testing COE Senior Specialist

Operation : Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Testing (Controls in SOX perimeter) Support Internal Control Global Process Leads in the preparation of SOX narratives and flowcharts. Schedule, organize and participate in design walkthrough meetings based on instructions received by Internal Control E2E teams. Maintain IT Dependencies inventory and ensure identified evidence (test of one) from Local Process Owners are properly documented during design testing. Collect evidence from the First Line of Defense and perform the SOX Design testing (test of one) and Operating effectiveness testing as prescribed by the Internal Control SOX Methodology team for the defined scope.

• Report deficiencies in Interact (Sanofi Internal Control tool) based on the Internal Control guidelines for defined scope. Follow up on action plan implementation for scoped controls. Perform update procedures and remediation testing for the scoped controls. Support the root cause analysis, definition of sustainable remediation plans and their monitoring. Help defining cross-country remediation plans.
• Support the process owners in definition and understanding of SOX relevant controls and its documentation such as narratives / flowcharts. Support external auditors activities related to internal control and facilitate exchange of information.

Internal Control Testing (Controls in non-SOX perimeter) Collect evidence from the First Line of Defense and perform testing as prescribed by the Internal Control non-SOX Methodology team for the defined scope. Report deficiencies in Interact (Sanofi Internal Control tool) based on the Internal Control guidelines for defined scope. Support the root cause analysis, definition of sustainable remediation plans and their monitoring. Help defining cross-country remediation plans. Support the process owners in definition and understanding of non-SOX relevant controls and its documentation such as narratives / flowcharts.

PARTNER WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS: Collaborate with Internal Control E2E process team for testing activities. Manage relationship with Control Owners. Support the Assurance Tower in the First Line of Defense by providing training on how to perform continuous checks for completeness and accuracy of SOX/non-SOX controls documentation. Clarify Ad-hoc questions from local External / Internal auditors.

Continuous improvement: Identify gaps per country in control performance (at control step level) and escalate to Internal Control E2E process teams. Make recommendations on standardization of control performance and testing across countries. Actively support the automation initiatives over control performance and testing.

• Experience : 5-6 years experience in SOX testing and/or internal control management. Advanced degrees such as MSc or MBA. Sound knowledge in the Plan to Manufacture, HSE and Security processes that encompasses some or all the knowledge on Production planning, Supply Chain, Warehousing inventory management, Industrial controlling. Knowledge on HSE, Security - crisis management is a plus.
• Functional : Is the main contact point for the Internal Control Plan to Manufacture, HSE and Security team. Align with the Planning Lead the planning of Testing COE Specialists for each testing cycle and escalate to the Head of the Testing COE and the Head of the Internal Control Plan to Manufacture, HSE and Security team any risk related to planning of resources. Work in coordination with the Internal Control Plan to Manufacture, HSE and Security team for the delivery of the full SOX and non-SOX annual cycles. Perform quality review of the working papers of the Testing COE Specialists for the Plan to Manufacture, HSE and Security Processes.
• Technical : SAP knowledge Support, in coordination with the Internal Control Plan to Manufacture, HSE and Security team the training of Testing COE Specialists for the Plan to Manufacture, HSE and Security processes (including Control Implementation Guidelines and test scripts).
• Interpersonal : Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational capabilities. Inter-cultural skills and eagerness to work in a very international setting.
• Working Hours: May partly work on shifted hours.
• Languages : Fluent in English

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.
• Part of Global Finance services in Sanofi, gives a great opportunity to work and have a enriching experience in Account to Report domain area.
• Opportunity to also have a Global exposure in accounting and experience on working for multiple geographies.