Junior Internal Controls Specialist (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities

The Junior Internal Controls Specialist - EMEA & APAC is responsible for supporting the Internal Controls Manager/ Senior Specialist in execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance program including maintenance and preparation of SOX documentation, such as: narratives/process diagrams, control descriptions, risk control matrices, test plans and test results evaluations (including support of and managing the external third-party testing program), development of remediation plans and follow through for implementation.

The Internal Controls Specialist is expected to develop working relationships with various levels of management and work together with Finance, IT, Audit and Business Unit professionals to successfully achieve the objectives of the global SOX 404 program.

•Review process/control documentation, historical audit findings and provide recommendations to improve control structure at entity

•Assist with controls transitioned from local entities to the business support center

•Perform "walkthroughs" with financial process owners as part of Control Certification process including:

-Assessing design of controls and identify gaps

-Harmonization of centrally located controls

-Work through gaps and support implementation of remediation

•Support the global scoping process

•Participate in the development of and communication of the SOX testing schedule

•Preparing process narratives

Our requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience, including Big4 and/or experience with internal controls, internal or external audit.
• Understanding of US GAAP (preferred) or IFRS is a benefit.
• Experience in financial controls (SOX 404 or other control framework).
• Experience with SAP a plus
• University degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
• Fast learner and able to focus on the most important elements in new or ambiguous circumstances in relation to SOX program management and project management
• Apply understanding of the organization’s technology, systems and data to support SOX process and controls analysis and communicates effectively with business partners
• Able to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and participate in multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to build strong business relationship with process and control owners.