JSOX & Financial Fraud Risk Monitoring Director

Polska
Stała
Pełny etat

9 dni temu

JSOX & Financial Fraud Risk Monitoring DirectorAbout Astellas:At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.The Opportunity:Are you passionate about protecting companies from financial fraud and ensuring strong internal controls? Join our global Finance Compliance & Governance team as the J-SOX & Financial Fraud Risk Monitoring Director. In this role, you will help make sure our financial systems are safe and follow international rules. You will work with teams across the world to improve how we detect and prevent fraud, support audits, and train others to follow best practices. This is a global role with no people management responsibilities, but with high impact and visibility.Hybrid Working:At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.Key Activities for this role:

Strategic, operational, and technical capabilities to ensure that the company has an effective anti-fraud framework, including risk assessment, design and monitoring, as part of its internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Also includes working with Ethics & Compliance, Legal and Audit as to fraud findings, mitigations and resolutions.
Oversee the integration and optimization of compliance monitoring tools (SAP GRC CCM and IGRM), ensuring alignment with global risk management strategies and audit requirements.
Lead complex financial fraud investigations, coordinating cross-functional input and ensuring timely resolution and documentation in line with regulatory and internal standards.
Interpret and apply local anti-fraud and compliance regulations (e.g., ECCTA in the UK), translating legal requirements into actionable internal controls and governance practices.
Drive continuous improvement in Segregation of Duties (SoD) risk management across financial systems, leveraging SAP GRC Access Control and collaborating with DigitalX (Astellas IT function) to ensure robust provisioning processes.
Champion the development and deployment of fraud awareness and prevention programs across finance, procurement, HR, and treasury, fostering a culture of integrity and vigilance.
Represent Finance Governance in senior-level forums, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring lessons learned and risk insights are effectively communicated across the organization.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

Solid and proven experience in auditing and IFRS in a pharmaceutical company.
Strong knowledge of J-SOX/SOX Standards and Fraud Risk Management.
Proven success in designing and implementing risk management frameworks.
Ability to conduct fraud risk assessments across financial processes.
Excellent analytical skills to monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
Experience working with internal and external auditors.
Understanding of COSO framework and statutory audit requirements in UK and Netherlands.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in accounting.
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data.
Experience with interactive data tools.

Education:

Proficiency in business English is essential for effective cross-country collaboration.
University degree or equivalent experience.
CPA, CIA, or similar certification.

Additional information:

This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

Astellas' Global Capability Centres - OverviewAstellas' Global Capability Centre's (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company's strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-Warsaw#LI-Hybrid#LI-LL1

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