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Job SummaryAs a member of the Global Internal Controls team, the Senior Analyst Internal Controls will be responsible for providing support to Medlines Internal Controls group. Work involves leading or conducting internal control projects and providing input into the implementing and remediating control gaps. The Global Internal Controls team facilitates transformation projects by collaborating with key stakeholders (Business Process, IT, and Auditors) to maintain an efficient and effective internal control structure. The team provides expertise in designing and implementing internal controls to drive integrity and enhancements in financial systems and business processes. The Internal Controls Senior Analyst will report directly to the Internal Controls Manager & support Medline Internal Controls Framework.
Job DescriptionSenior Internal Controls Analyst1. Job TitleSenior Internal Controls Analyst
2. Role OverviewThe Senior Internal Controls Analyst will support Medlines Global Internal Controls program by helping maintain a strong, efficient, and well-documented control environment. This role partners with business, finance, IT, and audit stakeholders to support SOX documentation, risk and control matrix updates, process narratives, control design assessments, audit requests, and remediation activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment. This is hybrid role, requiring 2 days work from office.
3. What You Will Do SOX Documentation & Control FrameworkMaintain and update SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, control descriptions, and evidence requirements.
Support documentation quality by ensuring control attributes, ownership, frequency, reports/IPE considerations, and evidence expectations are accurate and clearly defined.
Risk Assessment & Control DesignAssist in identifying financial reporting risks and evaluating whether controls are designed effectively to mitigate those risks.
Review control design considerations across business processes, systems, reports, spreadsheets, and IT-dependent manual controls, and elevate gaps or improvement opportunities as needed.
Stakeholder PartnershipPartner with business process owners, finance teams, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand processes and support effective control documentation.
Provide practical guidance on control expectations, evidence quality, documentation standards, and remediation follow-up.
Audit Support & RemediationSupport internal and external audit activities by coordinating walkthroughs, evidence requests, issue reviews, and timely responses to audit inquiries.
Assist with deficiency evaluation and remediation tracking, including root cause documentation, corrective action plans, ownership, timelines, and status updates.
Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve documentation quality, standardize processes, strengthen controls, and enhance efficiency across the internal controls program.
Support internal controls reporting, analysis, documentation updates, and special projects as business needs evolve.
4. What We Are Looking ForStrong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, financial reporting risks, and control design concepts.
Technically sound in accounting and financial reporting, with strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
Experience with process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, control descriptions, walkthroughs, and audit-ready documentation.
Ability to collaborate with business process owners, IT teams, finance stakeholders, and auditors in a global or cross-functional environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems such as SAP and control documentation or audit management tools is preferred.
Open for domestic & international travel of approximately 25%
5. Why This Role MattersThis role plays an important part in strengthening Medlines internal control environment, supporting SOX compliance, improving audit readiness, and helping teams maintain consistent, reliable, and well-documented controls. The Senior Internal Controls Analyst helps reduce financial reporting risk by supporting effective control design, timely remediation, and continuous improvement across the control framework.
6. Qualifications & ExperienceChartered Accountant (CA) with atleast 3 years of post-qualification experience into GRC, Accounting, Finance, internal controls, SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, controllership, or business process controls.Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent is preferred.Expertise in US GAAP and IFRS Accounting standardsExperience of working in dynamic, large manufacturer or .
