Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the implementation and operation of effective ICOFR and Risk Management processes within SGS NAM, along with respective Local Process/Risk Owners, Finance Directors/Business Controllers, SMEs, and Internal Control Owners.
2. Maintain clear/adequate Risk Control Matrix (RCMs)/ICOFR framework for NAM, and documentation, together with the local SMEs, Finance Directors/Business Controllers, and Internal Control Owners, based on end-to-end business processes, aligned with the respective local process.
3. Implement risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and objectives of the SGS operations; perform risk assessment process within the required scope, ensure mitigating measures are properly defined and timely implemented.
4. Collaborate as a business partner and trusted advisor for Local Process/Risk Owners, Finance Directors/Business Controllers, and SMEs, Control Owners and Action Owners, and other local stakeholders within NAM, on internal control and risk-related matters.
5. Provide practical guidance and recommendations, and cooperate with Local Process Owners, Finance Directors, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, External Audit, and other internal and external stakeholders; foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
6. Promote ICOFR best practices, internal control harmonization, automation, digital solutions, and data analytics for a highly sustainable control environment; build strong cooperation with Internal Audit, Local Process Owners, IT, and local employees engaged in internal controls.
7. Ensure effective application, maintenance and continuous development of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system. Provide guidance and administer efficient usage of the GRC system in NAM region.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of combined internal control, risk management, external/internal audit, and/or finance experience.
• University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
• Practical knowledge in designing/implementing internal control frameworks, testing internal controls, risk assessment methodologies and regulatory requirements, familiarity with data analytics, CAAT, and knowledge of COSO.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions. Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver synthetic and insightful information.
• Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to build relationships, trust and respect, influence stakeholders across entire organization, in a multi-cultural and matrix environment, and ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, with international working experience in global organizations.
• Comfortable with change and consistently drives for innovation, simplification, and process improvement.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., GRC tools, ERP systems (Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite).
• ENGLISH ADVANCED

We Offer

• Home Office way of working
• Superior Benefits