Internal Controls Specialist

at  Bruker

visão global:
As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We’ve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 8,500 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.
responsabilidades:
The Internal Controls Specialist – EMEA is responsible for supporting the Internal Controls Manager in execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance program including maintenance and preparation of SOX documentation, such as: narratives/process diagrams, control descriptions, risk control matrices, test plans and test results evaluations (including support of and managing the external third-party testing program), development of remediation plans and follow through for implementation.

The Internal Controls Specialist is expected to develop working relationships with various levels of management and work together with Finance, IT, Audit and Business Unit professionals to successfully achieve the objectives of the global SOX 404 program.

• Review process/control documentation, historical audit findings and provide recommendations to improve control structure at entity
• Assist with controls transitioned from local entities to the business support center
• Perform “walkthroughs” with financial process owners as part of Control Certification process including:
• Assessing design of controls and identify gaps
• Harmonization of centrally located controls
• Work through gaps and support implementation of remediation
• Support the global scoping process and specifically communicate with the entities regarding the accounts and processes in- scope for the internal controls audit
• Participate in the development of and communication of the SOX testing schedule
• Participate in closing meetings with local finance management, third-party control testers and agree on remediation for noted deficiencies

Qualificações:

• Minimum 4 years of experience, including Big4 and/or experience with internal controls, internal or external audit.
• Understanding of US GAAP (preferred) or IFRS is a benefit.
• Experience in financial controls (SOX 404 and COSO framework).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience with SAP a plus
• University degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
• Desirable Certifications: CIA, CISA, CPA or relevant controls experience is preferred.
• Propose new ways to address current issues, situations and provides solutions
• Fast learner and able to focus on the most important elements in new or ambiguous circumstances in relation to SOX program management and project management
• Use his/her knowledge of the business or processes to anticipate issues and initiate preventative actions
• Able to take a stand with peers and/or management.
• Use negotiation skills and the ability to constructively influence others to achieve results
• Apply understanding of the organization’s technology, systems and data to support SOX process and controls analysis and communicates effectively with business partners
• Able to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and participate in multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to build strong business relationship with process and control owners.

Please refer the Job description for details