Job Description

You will play a key role in providing an appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in Global Finance Services – GFS (Shared Services).You will ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls embedded in various processes and drive consistent application of control activities. The role will work closely with GFSs Functional Process Leads, 3rd Party Shared Services Provider, the Global Internal Control Team as well as the Internal Audit department.
Key Responsibilities:

• The role supports GFS Controls Manager in review and reporting of annual assessment controls in Shared Services
• Identify and implement potential improvements and revisions to GFS internal control environment
• Create training and education materials to educate GFS and company markets on financial controls and other projects
• Support remediation of control deficiencies and internal audit findings in various company’s entities served by GFS
• Ensure that Segregation of Duties and conflicts are managed appropriately with mitigation controls in place as necessary
• Support in creation & maintenance of market Statement of Work (SOWs), creating 3rd party Purchase Orders, review and raising of cross charges
• Other ad hoc projects/tasks within remit, as may be required by the GFS Controls Manager/ Financial Controller

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good understanding or a desire to understand business processes and internal controls
• Collaborative mindset with peers and colleagues to drive involvement and engagement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and persuade others
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues, and solutions
• Proven experience of business partnering with other functional areas
• Ability to work in a complex, matrix organization with a global scope within a multinational environment
• Able to engage with stakeholders and manage cross functional projects
• Experienced or willing to work in Hybrid environment
• A qualified accountant with Big 4 background wishing to move into industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Finance and Accounting or similar subject.