Financial Controls & Compliance Team Lead

Novartis; México; Híbrido; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading healthcare company is seeking a financial oversight expert to ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures. The role involves developing strategies, overseeing process reviews, and providing guidance on compliance issues. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least 10 years of experience in internal controls and leadership in global settings. Strong English communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in financial tools like SAP.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in global organizations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of internal control strategies to safeguard assets.
• Oversee end-to-end process reviews and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance on compliance and control deficiencies.

Conocimientos

Compliance And Controls

Critical Thinking

Financial Accounting

Interpersonal Savvy

Resilience

Tax

Educación

University degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration

CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Band

Level 5

Job Description Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the overseeing and maintaining financial procedures to ensure adherence to regulations and internal policies.

Job Description

Location: Hybrid. CDMX

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of internal control strategies across the organization to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and SOX 404 requirements.
• Oversee comprehensive end-to-end process reviews, ensuring deep understanding of business processes and identifying opportunities for harmonization, standardization, and automation.
• Provide strategic guidance to address instances of non-compliance or control deficiencies; oversee root cause analyses and the design of sustainable corrective actions.
• Review of reporting packages and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and the Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM) and mitigating the risk of material misstatements.
• Partner with cross-functional and global teams to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks, ensuring a proactive risk management approach.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to executive leadership on internal controls, compliance frameworks, and governance matters.
• Sponsor and facilitate training programs and workshops to strengthen organizational knowledge of internal control principles and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Minimum requirements

• University degree – Preferably Finance/Accounting or Business Administration; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, or related finance functions, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Advanced proficiency in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proeficient in Microsoft Office Suite (desired)
• Experience with SAP, or comparable systems, preferred.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving process improvements in a complex, global organization.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, balancing multiple priorities with strong execution discipline.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] 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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Skills Desired

Compliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, E2E Process View, Embracing Change, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, Interpersonal Savvy, Resilience, Tax