Internal Controls Analyst, Consumer EMEA

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