Using STAR Method and Give us an example of practical experience in reviewing the business processes end to end (Procurement)? Please provide an example.
Financial Controller role requires: Financial Controls & Compliance
Ensure compliance with the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM) and SOX 404 requirements
Execute end to end process walkthroughs and gain deep understanding during the reviews to ensureproper control design and segregation of duties
Support in-country FCC/FSC to identify root causes of control deficiencies
Recommend remediation actions and track for timely closure, support these activities as appropriate
Consult with the respective functions, when required, to deliver integrated and aligned across respective functions solution / advice to the management
Provide/initiate training on compliance requirements to controls owners. Business processes
Understand business processes; review process documentation and have a good understanding of key risks and mitigating controls.
Review implementation of standard processes as defined in the Finance Core.
Review extent of harmonization of processes and controls.
Identify root causes of problems and recommend controls or business process improvements.
Reporting packages and accounts reconciliations review
Ensure compliance with IFRS and Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM) through execution of reviews of the reporting packages of the units to ensure that they are free from material misstatements. Improve and ensure the quality of account reconciliations via reviews.Internal & External Audits
Support for internal and external audits, if required
Support for remediation of agreed actions.People Management
Live the Novartis Values and Behaviour (Innovation, Quality, Collaboration, Performance, Courage and Integrity).
Role model a leadership style which is inclusive, proactive, result-oriented and customer-focused attitude, while driving continuousimprovement and change.
Identify and manage guest reviewers to deliver a high-quality reviews, drive a high degree of collaboration across the organization.
Liaison/coordination with stakeholders including in-country FC&C team, CFOs, IA, ext. Audit and Corporate Financial Compliance (CFC).Other
Drive cooperation and alignment with in-country team.
Ensure to be up-to-date on periodical changes on compliance requirements.
Lead and coordinate ad hoc projects or tasks of FCC RAM Global team.STAR METHODīˇ
Situation:Describe the context within which you performed a job or faced a challenge at work. For example, perhaps you were working on a group project, or you had a conflict with a coworker. This situation can bedrawn from a work experience, a volunteer position, or any other relevant event. Be as specific as possible.
Task:Next, describe your responsibility in that situation.Perhaps you had to help your group complete a project within a tight deadline, resolve a conflict with a coworker, or hit a salestarget.
Action:You then describe how you completed the task or endeavored to meet the challenge. Focus on what you did, rather than what your team, boss, or coworker did.
Result:Finally, explain the outcomes or results generated by the action taken. Itmaybehelpfulto emphasize what you accomplished, or what you learned.
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