Internal Controls Manager

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We're looking for an Internal Controls Manager to join our Internal Audit, Risk and Controls team (IARC). Reporting to the Internal Controls, and SOX Compliance Director, you will be responsible for supporting the Internal Control agenda for Wella Brazil located in Sao Paolo, Brazil. You will take responsibility for developing the internal control governance and frameworks as well as other initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and enhance the Internal Control environment - Work with various stakeholders across the business to understand business processes and provide recommendations for improving internal controls and ensuring these controls are embedded in the business, supply chain process. Support in maintaining a strong internal control level at Wella Brazil;
• Analyse and document business process flows and related controls documentation through implementation of narratives, templates, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and flowcharts;
• Support local control owners in all matters related to IC and SOX compliance, including control implementation in line with Wella R&CM, evaluation and resolution of identified control deficiencies. Timely implement and update control templates, communicate control changes to relevant control owners across all business processes;
• Conduct SOX Operating Effectiveness (OE) testing – test Wella Brazil controls by applying a SOX testing methodology, identify deficiencies and ensure timely remediation;
• Participate in regular network connects with other Internal Control Single Point of Contacts (IC SPOCs) across the Wella world;
• Support external and internal auditors during the audits to identify potential weaknesses and create value added, follow up on identified deficiencies;
• Review and apply global policies and procedures to Wella Brazil environment;
• Deliver SOX and internal control trainings to control owner community, as applicable;
• Maintain the SharePoint repository used for storing control evidence, and ensure timely uploading of control documentation to support a complete audit trail;
• Support projects relevant to SOX compliance, as they may arise.

Other responsibilities include:

• taking an active role in other projects, in particular Internal Audit assignments and Risk Assessments, as they may arise;
• developing and fostering professional relationships, building the department's standing throughout the organization,
• maintaining continuous knowledge development regarding regulations as well as internal control best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards,
• pursuing professional development opportunities, via training or Webinars, and sharing information gained with relevant colleagues,
• assisting with various administrative tasks and taking a proactive role in continuous improvement initiatives in the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Working experience as an internal controls in a multinational corporation or in a stock-exchange listed corporation, with in-house manufacturing and supply chain activities, relying on one or multiple Shared Service Centers.
• Experience of testing standards and procedures – experience in applying them in a corporate environment, ideally using GRC software.
• Excellent analytical & reporting skills. Ability to manipulate large data sets, handle complexity and to write synthetic memorandums.
• Presentation skills; ability to communicate in a clear and effective way to express ideas.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of IT software and tools (SAP, AuditBoard, SailPoint, etc).
• Disciplined work ethic with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Willing to learn and develop, within a growing global business.
• Ability to work across cultures with different levels of organization and diverse functions.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of your working time, including internationally.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Desirable:

• Big 4 experience.
• Exposure to Enterprise Risk Management / Risk mapping approaches and Compliance Programs.
• Project management skills.
• Familiarity with SoD and IT general controls (computer operations, information security, business continuity / disaster recovery, etc.).
• Working knowledge of any additional language.