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Job Title : Principal Analyst – Internal Controls

Location : GCC, Bangalore

Reporting to : Manager – GCC IC Lead

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Principal Analyst – Internal Controls, will be responsible for ensuring Zonal Compliance and managing stakeholder relationships within GCC stakeholders, Zonal stakeholders, and Global internal control Director. The Objective is to have Strategic, tactical and operational risk Compliance mindset to ensure overall robust compliance environment i.e. Implementing and standardizing the Controls, Policies etc., running governance, providing effective Compliance proposals, pre-empting and apprising GCC, Zonal and Global stakeholders of any potential gaps and working towards mitigation. Should be able to work in a dynamic culture and demonstrate ownership capabilities to devise methodology and drive projects / initiatives till closure with due quality.

The purpose of the Compliance Specialist role is to lead comprehensive compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies. Responsibilities include conducting assessment routines, operationalizing dashboards, and providing guidance for MICS assessments to uphold a culture of continuous compliance excellence. Governance over reporting systems and validation of internal control applications guarantee accuracy and reliability in compliance reporting. Through quarterly deep dive reviews and monthly analysis reports, the Compliance Specialist identifies actionable insights to mitigate risks and enhance compliance performance. Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, alongside agile tech team engagement, ensure synchronization with global compliance objectives. Serving as a strategic leader, the Compliance Specialist guides zones towards closing compliance gaps and implementing automation projects, while promoting best practices and mentorship. Ultimately, the role maintains a robust compliance environment, safeguarding organizational integrity and fostering trust with stakeholders.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational Responsibilities

• Drive assessment routines in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) defined by the global director, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Operationalize dashboards such as COGNOS dashboard and Sales outlier dashboard to provide comprehensive insights into compliance metrics and outliers.
• Establish governance for MICS reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy across zones.
• Generate and distribute MICS results and related data reports to various stakeholders across Globe
• Provide support to zones in conducting MICS assessments, offering guidance and assistance as needed to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Establish governance and ownership over Global Issue Tracker and SOx Tracker, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely updates and its reporting.
• Conduct continuous validation of all internal control applications such as MICS scoring table including KPI scores, and Self-Assessment (SA) scores, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
• Develop comprehensive quarter closing instructions prior to the initiation of the MICS Cycle, ensuring alignment with timelines and procedures. Introduce these instructions to the respective zones, gathering feedback, addressing queries, and providing necessary clarification to facilitate smooth implementation.
• Schedule MICS Deepdive calls at the conclusion of each quarter, concentrating on assessing the successes and shortcomings of the quarter's compliance activities.
• Maintain an open and transparent communication channel with zone stakeholders throughout the MICS cycle, providing regular updates on developments, progress, and any changes in compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with various tech teams using agile methodologies, serving as a product / functional owner to develop best-in-class Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions. Solicit continuous feedback from stakeholders such as Global IC directors, zone IC leads, and other relevant parties to ensure that the solutions effectively meet business needs and compliance requirements.
• Generate monthly analysis reports based on the Sales outlier dashboard, providing insights and observations on high-risk countries.
• Govern the integrity and accuracy of Self-assessment Master data and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data fed into the datalake, ensuring their reliability in MICS Cycle reporting. This involves implementing quality control measures, validating data inputs, and addressing any discrepancies to maintain the credibility of compliance reporting processes.
• Driving continuous transformation culture and ensuring opportunities are identified and poposed to Global IC Lead
• Ensuring that SLA are met and provide visibility to Leadership team on overall Compliance health
• To guide and mentor interns if any

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