Senior Manager ERP Assurance

The Senior Manager ERP Assurance leads a global team of IT assurance experts responsible for designing and evaluating the efficiency of IT Application Controls across the company's IT landscape. This role involves interacting with senior stakeholders internally and externally. Key responsibilities include co-designing and enhancing Novartis" IT controls landscape, focusing on reviewing critical IT Application Controls related to financial reporting in collaboration with the Corporate Financial Controls and Compliance Team. The role also involves providing assurance on ERP systems such as SAP, identifying opportunities for process and IT controls improvement, and ensuring SOX compliance through testing of IT application controls. The Senior Manager ERP Assurance will lead the risk assessment processes, collaborate with IT Application Owners and Business Process Owners to evaluate internal controls during the implementation of new ERP systems or technology solutions, and advise on the structure of internal controls based on automation and data analytics. Additionally, the role involves leading a team of IT assurance experts, coaching and developing junior team members, and collaborating with external auditors and internal stakeholders. Essential Requirements: - University degree in economics, business informatics, or computer science with a background in IT Audit or Internal Controls, preferably from a Big 4 firm, with over 10 years of relevant experience. - Extensive experience in auditing ERP systems, particularly application controls in SAP systems, IT environments, and business process controls. - Proficiency in managing IT assurance or audit engagements and teams, including a solid understanding of external audit approaches and methodologies. Desirable Requirements: - Ability to lead teams across multiple locations and time zones. - Strong skills in managing senior stakeholders and effective communication with technical and business contacts. - Entrepreneurial mindset, structured approach to work, and result-oriented focus. - Excellent communication, presentation, and business writing skills in English, with a preference for experience in the pharma industry and shared services. Novartis is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities they serve. If you are passionate about making a difference and collaborating with like-minded individuals to drive breakthroughs in patient care, consider joining us at Novartis. Learn more about our culture and opportunities at https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture. To explore the benefits and rewards of working at Novartis, refer to our handbook at https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards. Join the Novartis Network by signing up for our talent community to stay informed about relevant career opportunities as they arise: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network. Division: Finance Business Unit: CTS Location: Hyderabad, India Company / Legal Entity: IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited Alternative Location: Selangor, Malaysia Functional Area: Audit & Finance Job Type: Full time Employment Type: Regular Shift Work: No For individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the recruitment process or while performing job functions, Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. Please contact [email protected] with your request and include the job requisition number in your message.,