Internal Controls Specialist

Biocon Biologics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocon Biologics in Bengaluru is seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance professional to drive internal controls, policy governance, and AI-enabled governance initiatives. The role requires 3–6 years of relevant experience, with Big 4 exposure preferred, and CA or CIA qualification.

You will coordinate controls across functions and strengthen remediation tracking while enabling data-driven decision making. The position reports to the Director - GRC and emphasizes hands-on use of AI tools to

Qualifications

• CA/CIA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Internal Controls/IFC, Internal Audit or GRC.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal controls

RCMs

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation development

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant / CIA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.