Senior Analyst - Controls

Role Summary
The GBS Risk Management & Compliance organization is responsible for delivering Best in Class performance by supporting operations and initiatives across Pfizer ensuring Compliance with Internal and External regulations.
The Controls Optimization CoE is focused on transforming and optimizing ICOFR controls enabled through deployment of all key SOX controls in SAP GRC Process Controls (GRC PC)
The Controls Senior Analyst plays a pivotal role in advancing Pfizer's global internal controls strategy by supporting the design, governance, and continuous optimization of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). Operating within the GBS RM&C Controls Optimization Center of Excellence (CoE), this role is globally scoped and collaborates across regions, towers, and functions.
This position is expected to:

• Support End to End control governance leveraging SAP PC data and functionality
• Support SAP PC administration including all change management activities
• Oversee and centrally monitor control performance through GRC PC
• Support compliance stakeholders in the execution of their required activities
• Educate user groups on control concepts including requirements and responsibilities
• Partner with transformational initiatives to integrate control requirements into design.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely and proper escalation of overdue controls following established protocol
• Interface regularly with customers to resolve issues and train users to self-serve where applicable
• Master Data management.
• Support Corporate Audit and KPMG in their execution of global control testing
• Assist with documentation reviews and updates by all control owners
• Support control optimization activities as part of BAU
• Support development and communication of control best practices including global communities of practice
• Support remediation of control deficiencies
• Participate in special projects and other initiatives that are in addition to existing role and responsibility
• Work on own initiative with guidance with support from Management and more senior colleagues
• Responsible for end to end issue resolution
• Assist the management team and other colleagues as needed
• Organizes own workload, prioritizes, and proactively follows up on outstanding items
• Has strong analytical and process management skills
• Capable to make basic decisions over daily responsibilities
• Promptly escalates operative and compliance issues to his/her manager
• Actively supports our GBS value proposition by keeping processes aligned with our delivery model and global standard, adhering to our internal controls structures and help identifying process improvement opportunities
• Supports and co-leads select in-house processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and stakeholder collaborations
• Demonstrates business acumen and attention to detail to be able to apply market specific knowledge in Business Partner and Colleagues interactions
• Independently manages formal relationship with key internal stakeholders and colleagues of diverse backgrounds, including different departments, cultures, business units and countries
• Evaluates internal documentation and system information
• Communication skills (written and verbal) - effectively communicate with internal and external partners
• Exercises sound judgment abilities
• Good understanding of system functionality and processes
• Participate in the delivery of internally developed training and workshops
• Capability to manage complex/critical scenarios with high sense of urgency

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of experience
• Strong grasp of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Relevant accounting experience and a comprehensive understanding of managing multi-national accounting operations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Exceptional Excel and Powerpoint skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Subject matter expertise in controls and control concepts
• Public accounting experience
• Project Management experience
• Key Enterprise Resource Planning and Edge system experience
• Proficiency in Tableau and advanced system application and products

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.
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