Control Assurance Lead - Hub

The purpose of the role is to independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls (financial, operational, IT, or compliance) to ensure they are functioning as intended, risks are adequately mitigated, and regulatory and governance requirements (such as SOX, ICFR, or internal control frameworks) are met. The role supports management and stakeholders by identifying control gaps, analysing root causes of deficiencies, and contributing to continuous improvement of the control environment.   Key Responsibilities: Perform and oversee end-to-end testing of internal controls (design and operating effectiveness) in line with SOX/ICFR/internal control frameworks. Execute complex control testing activities across corporate finance processes and high-risk areas. Deliver control testing plans, including sample selection, walkthroughs, and evidence evaluation, leveraging digital innovative solutions (e.g. AI) with a solution-minded, risk-aware focus. Assess the adequacy, accuracy, and completeness of control documentation and supporting evidence. Identify, document, and evaluate control deficiencies, including severity assessment and potential financial or operational impact. Analyse test results to identify trends, root causes, and systemic issues across processes or entities. Assess open risks and areas of exposure, performing independent root cause analysis for control incidents/investigations and reporting findings. Liaise with control owners to clarify control execution, request evidence, and discuss testing outcomes. Track remediation actions, validate closure of deficiencies, perform re-testing as required, and ensure testing is completed in line with methodologies, timelines, and quality standards. Prepare clear testing workpapers, contribute to management reporting and audit deliverables, support internal/external audits, and continuously identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, quality, and control effectiveness. Why you? Basic Qualifications: 5-8 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, or Risk Assurance. Professional accounting/audit qualification (ACCA, CPA, Chartered Accountant, CIA, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of financial reporting risks, internal controls frameworks, and assurance methodologies. Strong understanding of SOX requirements and controls testing approaches. Proven ability to work independently and manage complex deliverables with limited supervision. Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and external auditors. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and adapt to new technologies, automation, and AI-enabled processes. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience within a multinational organization. Experience leading assurance or controls activities across multiple business areas or regions. Experience working with data analytics, automation tools, and AI-enabled risk and controls solutions. Demonstrated success delivering risk, audit, or controls initiatives in a rapidly changing environment.   Working arrangement This role is hybrid with a regular presence in our Poland office. You will work on-site to collaborate with local teams and join virtual meetings with regional and global partners as needed. Why GSK? Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies. Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit). Life insurance and pension plan. Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterparts. Sports cards (Multisport). Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure. Personalized learning approach (mentoring, online training’ platforms: Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training). Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities). Supportive community and integration events. Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday. Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers. #LI-GSK #LI-Hybrid Skills Business Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Digital Fluency, Financial Compliance, Influencing Without Authority, Internal Controls, PESTLE Analysis, Stakeholder Management     Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 190,500 to PLN 317,500The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Roczny przedział wynagrodzenia zasadniczego brutto dla nowo zatrudnionych osób na tym stanowisku został wskazany powyżej dla każdej właściwej lokalizacji. Przedziały te uwzględniają szereg czynników, w tym umiejętności kandydata, doświadczenie, poziom wykształcenia oraz rynkowy poziom wynagrodzenia dla tego stanowiska W zależności od stanowiska i obowiązujących polityk wewnętrznych, rola ta może również uprawniać do otrzymania premii (jeśli ma zastosowanie i jest przyznawana na podstawie określonych, obiektywnych kryteriów) oraz/lub nagród za wyjątkowe wyniki (przyznawanych według uznania pracodawcy). Wszystkie świadczenia ustawowe będą zapewnione zgodnie z przepisami prawa polskiego. Mogą być także oferowane dodatkowe benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, dodatkowe płatne dni wolne, ubezpieczenie na życie, prywatny plan emerytalny oraz w pełni płatny urlop rodzicielski i urlop na opiekę nad członkiem rodziny. Bardziej szczegółowe informacje na temat całkowitego pakietu wynagrodzenia i świadczeń przypisanego do tego stanowiska zostaną przekazane podczas procesu rekrutacyjnego. Przedziały wynagrodzenia dla innych krajów mogą być również widoczne, ponieważ na niektórych rynkach obowiązują przepisy dotyczące jawności wynagrodzeń, które wymagają zamieszczania takich informacji w ogłoszeniach o pracę, a wskazane lokalizacje mogą stanowić potencjalne miejsce wykonywania tej roli. Jeśli przedział wynagrodzenia nie jest podany w ogłoszeniu dla konkretnej lokalizacji lub kraju, odpowiednie informacje o wynagrodzeniu zostaną omówione w trakcie procesu rekrutacyjnego. 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