Finance O2I Senior Specialist - Internal Controls & Compliance

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Internal Controls Senior Specialist to oversee the implementation and monitoring of internal control measures to ensure compliance with company policies and SOX requirements. This role will involve regular testing, monitoring, and automation initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that all service level agreements (SLAs) are met, standardizing processes, and coordinating clean-up activities across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Internal Controls Management:

• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and SOX requirements.
• Conduct regular testing and monitoring of internal controls to ensure they are effective and functioning as intended.
• Work closely with other teams to ensure alignment and support for internal control measures, automation initiatives, and regional specifics.
• Analyze process data to identify areas for improvement, trends, inefficiencies, and potential risks.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal controls and automated processes.

2. SLA and Target Achievement:

• Monitor and ensure that all service level agreements (SLAs) and targets are met across the region.

3. Automation and Standardization:

• Lead or participate in projects aimed at standardizing processes across the region.
• Simplify the SOX approval process by automating controls and workflows. Work closely with the Center of Expertise (CoE) and Global Process Owner (GPO) to define requirements.

4. Coordination of Clean-up Activities:

• Organize and coordinate clean-up activities and task forces as needed to address operational issues and tackle backlogs.
• Build rules for clean-ups and provide clear guidance on how issues should be corrected and solved.

Necessary Skills:

• Strong understanding of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to analyze data to identify inefficiencies, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Ability to manage projects, especially those focused on process standardization and automation.
• High attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of internal controls and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, departments, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teams to ensure alignment and support for control measures.
• Familiarity with automation tools and platforms, and the ability to work closely with CoE and GPO for requirement definition and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address operational issues and find effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage clean-up activities, documentation, and tracking of SLAs and targets.

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Requisition ID: 404800  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.