Industrial Trainee - SOX Audit

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait .

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

We are looking for highly motivated Chartered Accountancy (CA) students who have completed IPCC and are eligible for Industrial Training. This role offers hands-on exposure to SOX compliance, internal audits, risk management, internal controls, audit analytics, and business process reviews within a global organization. The trainee will work closely with experienced audit and finance professionals and gain practical exposure to governance and compliance frameworks across multiple business functions.

🔹 SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

🔹 Internal Audit

- Participate in operational, financial, and compliance audits across various business functions.
- Assist in audit planning, risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and documentation of audit workpapers.
- Perform testing of key controls, data analysis, and substantive audit procedures.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to audit observations and recommendations.
- Support preparation of audit reports and tracking of management action plans.

🔹 Audit Analytics & Data Analysis

- Extract, validate, and analyze large datasets using Excel, ERP systems, and audit analytics tools.
- Develop analytical reports and dashboards to identify trends, exceptions, and control gaps.
- Support Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) initiatives and automation of audit procedures.
- Perform data-driven testing for areas such as procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, inventory, fixed assets, and journal entries.

✅ Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent is desirable.
- Interest in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Data Analytics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation updates.; Support assessment of design and operating effectiveness of key business and IT controls.; Track remediation of control deficiencies and follow up with control owners on closure of action plans.; Assist in maintenance of Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and control documentation.; Support coordination with external auditors and business teams during SOX reviews.

Requirements

Pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA) and completed IPCC/Intermediate qualification.; Eligible to undergo Industrial Training as per ICAI guidelines.