SOX

Performing risk assessment activities, including narrative preparation and process walkthroughs.
Performing testing of SOX controls.
Help the Head of Internal Controls to ensure good communication of SOX requirements throughout Consumer EMEA.
Writing reports on SOX findings and discussing with management the results and recommendations for remediation and/or improvement.
Tracking timely remediation of controls.
Working with business process leaders and control owners to identify solutions to solve problems, improve work processes and strengthen controls.
Participating in Internal Audits as a guest auditor.
Coordinating and collaborating regularly with both the internal and external auditors ensuring they receive all evidence in a timely manner.
Conduct periodic balance sheet reviews at plant and legal entity level.
Identify inconsistencies, policy deviations or weak control practices
Prepare clear written reports with findings, root causes, and recommended actions.
Assist in drafting and maintaining finance and accounting policies.
Support communication, training, and rollout of new or updated policies.
Reduction in control deficiencies and repeat findings
Timely completion of SOX testing and documentation
Quality and consistency of balance sheet reviews
Adoption and compliance with finance policies
Effectiveness of remediation plans
Audit feedback (internal and external)

experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) regulations and prior experience performing SOX Audits is required.
Good knowledge of US GAAP
Root-cause analysis
Attention to detail
Plant accounting understanding
Pragmatic problem solving
Clear report writing
Influencing
Works autonomously, professional judgment, integrity
Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
CPA, CIA is highly recommended but not required
3-4 years of experience obtained through a mix of public accounting and/or industry experience
demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
experience of internal control testing
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

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