Testing Manager - Internal Controls - BUNZL
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Description
The Testing Manager of Internal Controls will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring implementation and monitoring compliance. The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across Bunzl business processes and internal controls framework. The ideal candidate is a people leader and critical thinker within the internal control environment. They are organized with excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
+ Own the operating effectiveness monitoring program of the internal control framework to ensure controls are tested periodically and reporting is created to showcase status.
+ Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies noted via the operating effectiveness monitoring program efforts.
+ Lead a team of 4-6 individuals daily and ensure their execution of deliverables in a coaching and mentorship manner that is aligned for success.
+ Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency.
+ Assist in leading the process for internal controls implementation and reviews across Bunzl North America.
+ Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and audit committee.
+ Work collaboratively with business leaders and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
+ Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures.
+ Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.
+ Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge, relationships and understanding of risks and control.
Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
+ 5+ years’ experience from a similar position with a global company
+ Experience delivering similar services via public audit firm preferred
+ Fluency in Spanish (both written and verbal) is preferred
+ Relevant professional certification is a plus (CPA, CIA)
+ Experience in leading, coaching and supporting a team of individuals
+ Strong experience and interest for how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency
+ Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks (COSO)
+ Strong analytical skills including the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement
+ Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
+ Strong oral and written communication skills, including sound presentational skills
+ Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a multi-geographic team.
+ Excellent project management and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and meet deadlines
+ Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility and creativity
+ Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervisor input and exercise discretion/good judgment and maintain confidentiality of shared information and/or assignments
+ Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
+ Striving for continuous improvement and optimization
+ Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
This role is remote and can be based anywhere in a US major city.
The salary range is $100-120K + 15% bonus based on education, certifications, experience and geographical area.
_Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match._
_Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Testing Manager of Internal Controls will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring implementation and monitoring compliance. The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across Bunzl business processes and internal controls framework. The ideal candidate is a people leader and critical thinker within the internal control environment. They are organized with excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
+ Own the operating effectiveness monitoring program of the internal control framework to ensure controls are tested periodically and reporting is created to showcase status.
+ Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies noted via the operating effectiveness monitoring program efforts.
+ Lead a team of 4-6 individuals daily and ensure their execution of deliverables in a coaching and mentorship manner that is aligned for success.
+ Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency.
+ Assist in leading the process for internal controls implementation and reviews across Bunzl North America.
+ Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and audit committee.
+ Work collaboratively with business leaders and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
+ Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures.
+ Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.
+ Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge, relationships and understanding of risks and control.
Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
+ 5+ years’ experience from a similar position with a global company
+ Experience delivering similar services via public audit firm preferred
+ Fluency in Spanish (both written and verbal) is preferred
+ Relevant professional certification is a plus (CPA, CIA)
+ Experience in leading, coaching and supporting a team of individuals
+ Strong experience and interest for how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency
+ Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks (COSO)
+ Strong analytical skills including the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement
+ Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
+ Strong oral and written communication skills, including sound presentational skills
+ Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a multi-geographic team.
+ Excellent project management and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and meet deadlines
+ Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility and creativity
+ Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervisor input and exercise discretion/good judgment and maintain confidentiality of shared information and/or assignments
+ Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
+ Striving for continuous improvement and optimization
+ Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
This role is remote and can be based anywhere in a US major city.
The salary range is $100-120K + 15% bonus based on education, certifications, experience and geographical area.
_Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match._
_Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : BUNZL