Primary Responsibilities:SOXPerforming 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 ReviewsConduct periodic balance sheet reviews at plant and legal entity level.Identify inconsistencies, policy deviations or weak control practicesPrepare clear written reports with findings, root causes, and recommended actions.Policy drafting and rolloutAssist 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 findingsTimely completion of SOX testing and documentationQuality and consistency of balance sheet reviewsAdoption and compliance with finance policiesEffectiveness of remediation plansAudit 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 GAAPAnalytical:Root-cause analysisAttention to detailOperational:Plant accounting understandingPragmatic problem solvingCommunication:Clear report writingInfluencingIndependence: Works autonomously, professional judgment, integrityWillingness to travel across EMEA.Education Required:Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fieldEducation Preferred:CPA, CIA is highly recommended but not requiredExperience:3-4 years of experience obtained through a mix of public accounting and/or industry experience demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and SOXexperience of internal control testingproficiency with Microsoft Office Suite experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
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