Assistant Internal Control Manager

Purpose Of Job: Providing Assurance to the Management (including local entities/Business Units/Group Functions/Group Management and Audit Committee) that internal controls are adequately designed and operating effectively as designed. Advising management on control effectiveness, change initiatives, enhancements to risk management, effectiveness and efficiency of business processes. Anticipating risks and assisting the business in understanding risks, and in crafting preventative responses. The SOX program is part of the Internal Audit, Risk Management and Internal Controlfunction that employs about 15 FTEs in a number of locations across the globe (Europe,USA, China). This position shall be located in Mumbai, India, and reports to the Internal Control Manager. As a key member of Nouryon’s Internal Control Department, the Assistant Internal Control Manager will primarily be responsible for assisting with the SOX program. About the job (Job Responsibilities) Leading and performing testing of SOX controls for business processes Oversee the local SOX business process controls team to complete the annual SOX plan as scheduled within the allotted time frame and budget Assisting with documentation of process flows/flow charts Assisting with communicating any controls issues to control owners in a timely manner Working with process / control owners to remediate control deficiencies Ensure assigned processes are compliant with SOX program requirements and deadlines Perform monthly validation of control self-assessment questionnaires (CSA) submitted by the control owners in the GRC/SOX reporting tool Resolve simple issues identified through CSA monitoring activities and escalate complex issues Perform administrative activities (including monthly reporting, providing/removing access to/from users, address any tool related issues raised by the control owners, etc.) related to the GRC/SOX tool Track updates needed to the GRC/SOX tool Other responsibilities as requested We believe you bring (Education & Experience) Bachelor degree preferably in finance, accounting & audit and/or business administration Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CIA, ACCA, CIMA or similar is a plus Minimum of 8+ years audit, SOX and/or internal controls experience in public and/or internal audit/control function in a large international company Highest ethical standards and integrity Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, yet seek guidance appropriately as needed. High level of personal accountability and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels across the company and the ability to communicate difficult messages effectively and gain management buy-in Ability to process and analyze information and develop related action plans Adhere to deadlines and budget constraints Ability to collaborate as part of a global virtual team Fluent business English is required. Knowledge of other languages is a strong advantage Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ We look forward to receiving your application! We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors. We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn . #WeAreNouryon #Changemakers