As a Senior Manager of Internal Controls, you will be part of the wider global Internal Controls function which has business interests and operations around the world (Americas, Europe and Asia). You will be tasked with planning, leading and managing various internal controls projects in order to remove or mitigate any related problems that the business may encounter.

You will also be given the responsibility for building and managing the various staff within the Internal Controls team. You will start with a small team with a global vision to increase 25+ team members over the course of 3 years. As a high-level person within the business, you will be expected to partner and liaise with various key stakeholders, consultants and external auditors.

Alongside this, you will be given opportunities for growth, including performance-based promotion/rewards, international business trips and a rotation into the business. The team is very diverse with team members coming from an array of different countries and backgrounds.

This position reports directly to the Global Head of Internal Controls.

Responsibilities

• Management of the development and growth of the internal controls function. Including guiding and coaching the team in adherence to the internal controls and compliance methodology.
• Being an active and helpful team member.
• Have key input for the evaluation of control deficiencies and to provide recommendations for timely plans & actions and coordinating/supporting the audit efforts with different stakeholders.
• Production of detailed reports to support any findings.
• Flexibility and adaptability towards managing multiple tasks and assignments under a defined timeline.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-8 years of professional working experience within a top-tier accountancy/audit firm or a globally recognised company with a medium-large sized team. Extensive internal controls experience, including exposure to SOX (JSOX is beneficial).
• Business fluency in English is mandatory. Italian fluency is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP is highly advantageous.
• People and project management experience is highly advantageous.
• Professional qualifications are beneficial e.g CPA, CA, ACCA, ACA, CIA etc.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to interact with external/internal stakeholders of all levels.