Primary Responsibilities:
SOX
* Performing risk assessment activities, including narrative preparation and process walkthroughs.
* Performing testing of SOX controls.
* Help the Head of Internal Controls to ensure good communication of SOX requirements throughout Consumer EMEA.
* Writing reports on SOX findings and discussing with management the results and recommendations for remediation and/or improvement.
* Tracking timely remediation of controls.
* Working with business process leaders and control owners to identify solutions to solve problems, improve work processes and strengthen controls.
* Participating in Internal Audits as a guest auditor.
* Coordinating and collaborating regularly with both the internal and external auditors ensuring they receive all evidence in a timely manner.
Balance Sheet Reviews
* Conduct periodic balance sheet reviews at plant and legal entity level.
* Identify inconsistencies, policy deviations or weak control practices
* Prepare clear written reports with findings, root causes, and recommended actions.
Policy drafting and rollout
* Assist in drafting and maintaining finance and accounting policies.
* Support communication, training, and rollout of new or updated policies.
Expected travel frequency across EMEA: 30%.
KPIs:
* Reduction in control deficiencies and repeat findings
* Timely completion of SOX testing and documentation
* Quality and consistency of balance sheet reviews
* Adoption and compliance with finance policies
* Effectiveness of remediation plans
* Audit feedback (internal and external)
Knowledge & Skills Required:
Technical:
* experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) regulations and prior experience performing SOX Audits is required.
* Good knowledge of US GAAP
Analytical:
* Root-cause analysis
* Attention to detail
Operational:
* Plant accounting understanding
* Pragmatic problem solving
Communication:
* Clear report writing
* Influencing
Independence:
* Works autonomously, professional judgment, integrity
Willingness to travel across EMEA.
Education Required:
* Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Education Preferred:
* CPA, CIA is highly recommended but not required
Experience:
* 3-4 years of experience obtained through a mix of public accounting and/or industry experience
* demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
* experience of internal control testing
* proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
* experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.