Job title : Internal Control Testing Senior Analyst
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally .
Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.
At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com .
About the job:
The Internal Control Testing Senior Analyst executes internal control testing activities across assigned entities and end-to-end processes, in line with approved methodology, test scripts, and sampling approaches. The role ensures high-quality evidence, accurate documentation, and reliable conclusions in AuditBoard, and supports timely issue escalation and remediation follow-up.
As part of the Internal Control Testing and Automation organization based in Hyderabad, the Senior Analyst independently handles more complex and judgment-heavy tests, supports walkthroughs with process stakeholders, and contributes to continuous improvement of testing practices through feedback on scripts, evidence requirements, and recurring issues.
The role reports to the Director, Internal Control Testing and Automation and works in close coordination with process stakeholders and Internal Control Design & Architecture (for control intent and test script guidance).
Main responsibilities:
Testing Execution & Documentation
- Execute control tests in accordance with approved test scripts, sampling methodology, and testing calendar (walkthroughs, sample selection, evidence review, and conclusions).
- Participate in walkthrough meetings and testing discussions with process owners and operational teams as instructed by Internal Control Design & Architecture team.
- Execute complex or judgment-heavy tests (e.g., manual journals, accrual reviews, key reconciliations) and synthesize outcomes for reviewer validation.
- Collect, review, and assess evidence from countries, hubs, and GBS teams; challenge completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness and request clarifications where required.
Document test steps, results, and conclusions clearly and consistently in AuditBoard, ensuring a complete audit trail and proper evidence retention.
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Issue Identification & Remediation Follow-Up
- Identify anomalies, inconsistencies, missing evidence, or potential control deficiencies during testing and escalate promptly with clear facts and supporting documentation.
- Contribute to root cause analysis by providing detailed observations, patterns, and context from testing execution.
- Support definition of practical and sustainable remediation actions in collaboration with process stakeholders and Internal Control Design & Architecture.
- Track remediation progress, review closure evidence, and support re-testing once remediation is implemented; update status and trackers in a timely manner.
Controls Self-Assessment (CSA) Support, Planning & Readiness (during CSA periods)
- Support CSA periods in coordination with Regional IC Leads by performing quality checks on selected CSA submissions (completeness, consistency, evidence readiness).
- Provide targeted evidence readiness guidance to Control Owners to improve quality of CSA outputs and reduce rework during testing campaigns.
Support preparation of the upcoming testing cycle by consolidating lessons learned and contributing to scope proposals, entity prioritization, and readiness planning.
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Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
- Manage day-to-day interactions with Control Owners and operational teams to secure timely, high-quality testing inputs and resolve routine testing queries.
- Provide feedback on test scripts, evidence expectations, and recurring issues to improve standardization and reduce rework across entities.
- Support testing campaigns through structured follow-up and coordination as required (e.g., evidence tracking, reminders, completion monitoring).
- Contribute to testing automation and digitalization initiatives by providing requirements, validating outputs (UAT), and supporting adoption of automated exception reports and monitoring.
- Contribute to onboarding and knowledge sharing for testing standards, evidence expectations, and common deficiencies.
About You
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Advanced degrees (MSc, MBA) or professional certifications (CA – India, CPA, ACCA, CIA) are an advantage.
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Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in Internal Control, Audit, or risk assurance, preferably in a multinational environment.
- End-to-end control testing experience, including walkthroughs, sampling, evidence evaluation, and conclusion writing.
- Experience documenting testing in audit or GRC tools, AuditBoard preferred.
- Experience supporting remediation follow-up, closure evidence review, and re-testing cycles.
- Comfort working across time zones, with flexibility for occasional shifted hours during testing peaks.
Skills
- Evidence assessment and professional skepticism, able to identify inconsistencies and ask effective follow-up questions.
- Documentation discipline, able to write clear, factual, and defensible conclusions.
- Planning and execution, able to manage multiple tests in parallel and meet deadlines.
- Stakeholder communication, concise written synthesis and effective follow-ups with Control Owners.
- Tool proficiency, strong Excel and comfort working in GRC tools.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
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Nice to Have
- Experience supporting CSA reviews or evidence readiness activities.
- Exposure to data analytics, automated exception testing, or continuous monitoring concepts.
- Experience in GBS / shared services / CoE delivery models.
- Additional languages are a plus, especially French, Spanish, Japanese, or Mandarin.
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
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