Senior SOX Control Specialist
Budapest, Hungary Regular Posted on Nov. 18, 2025 Closing on Dec. 10, 2025Location: Budapest Hub, Váci Greens, Hungary
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
At Sanofi we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.
As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science.
To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity.
This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as Research & Development, Manufacture & Supply, the Corporate Functions and Global Business Units into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture.
As SOX Control Specialist you will be part of a newly created organization, the Assurance Tower, that provides compliance-related support primarily (but not limited to) Global Finance Services. You will work together with the first lines of defense by performing continuous checks for completeness, accuracy, and documentation of SOX controls.
Responsibilities
Manage Control Activities Perform SOX operating effectiveness testing as per the Internal Control team's guidelines for the designated scope.
Support process owners/documentation owners in applying SOX relevant controls and their documentation.
Assist first lines of defense to prevent control failures and deficiencies. Co-ordinate and conduct internal control walkthroughs/testing. Aid in defining findings, root cause analysis, sustainable action plans, and their monitoring. Support Local Business Process Owners in timely submission and completion of testing results.
Partner with the Business and Internal Control: Aid first lines of defense in utilizing consistent reports and control processes across geographies. Liaise between Business and Internal Control on interpreting SOX requirements. Make recommendations on control environment enhancements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
3-5 years’ experience in SOX testing and/or internal control management (Risk and Control Self Assessment, Internal Control System, etc.)
Global Business Services / Shared Service Center experience gained in the field of accounting, financial controlling, supply chain, collections, or procurement.
Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in regulated environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
Advanced degrees such as MSc or MBA.
Chartered Accountant, ACCA or any similar accounting qualifications.
Audit experience gained at Big4 companies.
SAP knowledge
Database handling skills.
Key Skills:
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational capabilities.
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team!
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally!
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact!
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave!
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Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
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