DirecciónProtecting AZs license to operate through industry leading delivery and maintenance of world class compliant innovation, projects and services. This function comprises forward thinking IT Quality Management professionals that understand the evolving external regulatory landscape, AZs internal business processes, and are experts at integrating business appropriate risk management techniques.
This function will also consult and educate the business and broader workforce on effectively integrating Compliance Requirements into all IT Lifecycle activities.
The function is truly global in scale with resources in Asia, EU, North America and South America supporting a broad stakeholder community.
AstraZeneca is registered on the US stock exchange, and as a result needs to meet the Legal Requirements set out by the Sarbanes Oxley Act. The Act requires all public companies to annually assess and publicly report on the effectiveness of their Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
The Senior IT Quality Analyst - SOx will report to the IT SOx Compliance Lead and support AstraZeneca’s Senior Management in demonstrating that an appropriate level of internal control exists to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and to prevent fraud.
Typical Accountabilities
Working as part of the Global SOx Testing Team, the IT Quality Analyst - SOx will:
Test and assess the compliance of our SOx applications and services
Contribute to the operational delivery of the Annual IT SOx testing/financial audit activities
Independently use analytical skills, intelligence, and intuition to understand the intent of the control and to interpret the evidence before concluding if the control is operating effectively
Lead Design Effectiveness Reviews to ensure risks and controls are clearly identified and documented in the Control Register
Support external auditor walk-throughs of IT SOx Controls
Execute periodic test scripts, documenting the results, and peer review/lead audit others testing ensuring completeness and accuracy of data
Ensure issues are documented, communicated, remediated and monitored to ensure all control failures are impact assessed
Responsible for identifying IT Quality, Compliance risks and issues and overseeing resolution and reporting for the IT SOx systems
Act as a SOx buddy supporting Control Owners and 3rd Party Suppliers with their day-to-day aspects of formal/informal control testing and audit readiness
Work closely with the SOx testing team, providing assistance with information gathering, scheduling, planning, tracking and performance metrics
Provide support during audits working directly with external audit teams
Collaborate with Peers/Lead Auditor/QM LT on requests for external auditor advice/mentorship
Contribute towards team activities e.g.:
Improvement initiatives
Team administration and documentation/SOPs
Assisting in other areas of testing where required
Supports the creation and roll out of training, education and awareness campaigns for quality and compliance
Working with the broader IT Quality Management team in support of successful delivery of new SOx projects or services
Supports the SOx Business Process owner to drive the Lean maturity activities
Support SOx compliance by applying FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable) data principles
Support the delivery of digital ways of working and automation to standardise and simplify key SOx testing processes
Apply lean principles to simplify SOx reporting and drive adherence to quality.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
Understanding and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley
Desirable
Understanding and practical knowledge of IT controls (testing or control operation)
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills, capable of interpreting and discussing technical IT terms with a non-technical business audience
Ability to make pragmatic decisions by analysing complex situations and assessing risks
Concern for impact, analytically minded and able to prioritise and plan using initiative
High levels of drive, energy, resilience and a desire for professional excellence
Ability to hold self and others accountable for actions
Strong team working skills
Desirable
Understanding of Lean principles, tools and techniques
Date Posted
22-feb-2024Closing Date
01-may-2024AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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