Internal Controls Specialist

Role Purpose

The candidate will support and drive Governance, Risk & Compliance initiatives across the organization, including Internal Controls, Policy Governance and governance activities. The role requires strong analytical capability, stakeholder management skills, and hands-on use of AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity, reporting quality, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Controls

• Assist in strengthening internal financial control frameworks and governance processes.
• Prepare global internal controls framework and refresh from time to time on need basis
• Coordinate Control Self-Certification activities across functions.
• Support periodic control testing and remediation tracking.
• Monitor closure of control gaps and agreed action plans.
• Support process improvements to enhance control effectiveness.

Policy and SOP Governance

• Coordinate policy development, review, approval, and periodic renewal.
• Maintain policy and SOP governance records and repositories.
• Monitor adherence to policy / SOP review timelines and governance requirements.

Digital Enablement & AI Adoption

• Use AI tools hands-on for day-to-day activities, including research, data analysis, drafting, summarization, report preparation, presentation development, and meeting documentation.
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve the quality, consistency, and turnaround time of GRC deliverables.
• Stay current on emerging AI capabilities relevant to risk management, controls, and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant / CIA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Internal Controls / IFC, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory / GRC Consulting
• Experience in Big 4 Risk Advisory or Internal Controls is mandatory
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, manufacturing is preferred.
• The incumbent will report to the Director - GRC

Key Skills required

• Understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and RCMs
• Strong data analysis, report writing, and presentation development skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare dashboards, MIS reports, policies, and process documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.