766 million. The number of lives that were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021!

The Manager of Financial Control and Compliance IT interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant IT components within Novartis Financial Control Manual (NFCM) requirements according the NFCM schedule, including internal and external regulations (e.g., SOX requirements) for the organization. As a key business partner to the functional management, they will provide ongoing training to all relevant employees regarding their roles in SOX compliance. Support global finance process improvement initiatives, sharing leading practices.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for ensuring that IT controls supporting financial controls / activities are appropriately designed, executed, and monitored, working closely with IT, Finance, Internal and External Auditors or alike, and other key stakeholders as required
• Drive, support and manage IT activities of SOX compliance activities, including scoping, performing walk-throughs, documenting, and analyzing processes and controls
• Review/Test control evidence for adherence to accuracy, completeness, and precision of control execution for IT activities / controls supporting financial controls / activities
• Conclude test findings, perform root-cause and impact analyses for control deficiencies and develop remediation action plans that improve the control environment; facilitate the communication to the management and escalate if necessary
• Advise on the IT control and compliance requirements and proper implementation of current and future in-scope systems, including automated controls, key reports, and key interfaces
• Coordinate with external auditors, internal leaders, and process owners to ensure engagement and timely execution of compliance activities; ensure required SOX deliverables and deadlines are met
• Support other financial control and compliance activities as required

This position will be based at the East Hanover, NJ office and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $97,600.00 and $146,400.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; subject area in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or related areas preferred
• 5+ years of audit and project management experience within an Internal Audit/SOX Compliance function and/or as part of an assurance and advisory services firm with expertise in ITGC audits, key interfaces and reports, automated controls testing over in-house built and enterprise corporate systems
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, COBIT, and PCAOB Rules
• Solution-oriented and risk-based approach to identifying, evaluating, and addressing critical SOX 404 compliance risks, operational technology risks and the relevant business and governance processes
• Experience in crafting and evaluating internal controls associated with cloud-based systems, such as SAPHANA, Model N, Revitas
• Ability to be both “hands on” and be an effective collaborator with cross-functional teams across the matrix organizations
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills with diverse partners at different hierarchy levels
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel on occasion

Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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FRA OPERATIONS NBS

USA

East Hanover, NJ

Novartis Corporation

Audit & Finance

Full Time

Regular

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