The Controls Assurance Manager will support the overall Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance process including risk assessment, scoping, planning, executing and managing the assessment strategy and testing of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). In addition to ICFR audits, the position may also require involvement in process documentation, development of risk and control matrices, and flowcharts. The Controls Assurance Manager is responsible for developing staff and cultivating business relationships throughout the organization.
Additional responsibilities include but not limited to:
•Lead risk assessment, scoping and planning procedures for the assessment business process cycle
•Effectively contribute to process improvement initiatives across the organization
•Execution of the global ICFR program and testing activities in the region for completion in line with global due dates
•Coordination of relationships within the region with ICT SOX and internal/external providers for all the activities connected to ICFR testing
•Implementation within the region of best practices, process and efficiency improvements and global standardization of the ICFR testing program
•Manage ICFR process documentation updates as requested
•Assist with SOX scoping and controls management
•Coordinate test plan execution with applicable regional finance teams and designated personnel
•Deliver training for ICFR testing requirements and methodology to the team
•Supervise staff reviewing work performed, assigning roles and responsibilities, providing timely feedback, etc.
•Execute the global reliance strategy and provide overall governance of the regional ICFR testing plan execution
•Support with proactive feedback the management of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system maintenance and usage
•Ensure alignment on issues with SOX process/control owners, escalating as necessary; report on issues to the SOX/ICFR regional/sector and global teams and to the external auditors
•Plan and coordinate SOX retest activities for remediated issues and roll-forward procedures
•Develop periodic status reports and final reports to communicate results of testing
•Manage and execute special projects, as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; if no Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, must have a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Accounting designation
•Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CIA
•Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience, including public accounting experience
•Experience with SOX and internal controls over financial reporting
•Significant knowledge of IFRS and International Auditing Standards
•Supervisory experience and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
•Knowledge and/or experience in the automotive industry a plus
•Ability to understand and document complex business processes
•Detail oriented with excellent written/oral communication skills
•Demonstrated ability to identify risks and offer value added solutions
•Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to interface with management and work well in a team environment
•Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, GRC technologies, and data analysis tools
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
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