Wella is currently looking for a Senior Internal Controller.
Key responsibilities:
Reviewing policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure they meet regulations and good financial and business practices,
Analyzing and documenting business process flows and related controls documentation,
Designing or updating key control activities, preparing guidance and organizing the ic self-assessment system,
Testing internal controls (in a non-sox / post-sox environment), on-site or remotely
Developing continuous control monitoring practices,
Identifying organization-wide issues, proposing appropriate business process or information system improvements and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency
Providing specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues, and enabling others to take appropriate actions,
Animating the wella internal control network across countries and functions, and
Communicating synthetic findings to relevant stakeholders.
Other responsibilities include:
Taking an active role in other projects, in particular internal audit assignments and risk assessments, as they may arise,
Developing an understanding of the wella organization, and specifically its information systems / technology supporting business processes,
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:
Working experience as an internal controller in a multinational corporation (or for such clients in an advisory or outsourcing capacity).
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
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.
Ability to communicate in a clear and effective way to express ideas.
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 15% of your working time, including internationally.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Desirable:
Exposure to Enterprise Risk Management / Risk mapping approaches and Compliance Programmes.
Experience in or with a stock-exchange listed corporation, with in-house manufacturing and supply chain activities, relying on one or multiple Shared Service Centers.
Project management skills.
Familiarity with Information Systems and IT general controls (computer operations, information security, business continuity / disaster recovery, etc.).
Knowledge of IT software and tools (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Hyperion Financial Management, …) and mastery of Microsoft Office suite.
Working knowledge of any additional language would be a plus, in particular French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian.
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