Global Manager Internal Control Americas

At VEBT, employees are our No. 1 investment. We are looking for a high functioning, detail-oriented professional who can juggle various tasks with accuracy and is interested in molding their logistics career with an award-winning, growing company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support deployment of global Orbia policies, localize to BG VEBT environment with focus on AMERICAS region
  
• Co-Lead the sox readiness deployment project within VEBT BG with focus on AMERICAS region
• Deploy, give advice and raise awareness on the Orbia internal control framework, support self-assessments by OCs and mitigations identified by local mgmt.
• Track and report overall SOX deployment status to senior management
  Act as senior contact for the B&I businesses on Internal Controls / referential, liaising with business process and control owners in all functions, OCs and Orbia as required
• Assess accurately the internal control level and deficiencies in each OCs and processes
• Identify opportunities for internal control improvements and communicate recommendations
• Maintain, implement global authorization matrix / DOA
• Support OCs/BPOs on ad-hoc basis in projects to improve internal control environment, operational efficiencies and/or (re-) design of processes.
• Monitor Internal & external audit efforts with focus on interim audit procedures outcomes (process audits)
• Participate in IA closing meetings to understand observations and ensure correct assessment of risks / control issues
• Monitor IA findings and ensure resolution according to timelines agreed
• Train process and control owners on their responsibilities related to SOX
• Coach, develop and support team members

Education required

• Academic qualification (business economics / Finance & Accounting or anything similar)

Experience required

• +8 years of experience obtained at an external auditor, internal controls and/or compliance roles, or similar type of role at an international company
• Should be proficient in English and Spanish language. Knowledge of Portuguese language is nice to have
• Expert knowledge on Internal control Frameworks (e.g. COSO), process design and ongoing monitoring of the internal control environment (via self assessment, mitigation plans, etc..) ,
• Experienced in evaluating the design and effectiveness of internal controls
• Ability to translate internal controls into business language and clear policies/ways of working.
• Strong knowledge about Segregation of duties, identification of conflicts and mitigations. Experience using GRC/Audit board or similar internal control tools
• Knowledge about financial controls, supporting reliability of Financial reporting is a pre
• Knowledge about business processes