Finance Controls Lead (m/f)

August 8 70567, Berlin, Freiburg or Stuttgart
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Summary

RIB is moving to dual GAAP reporting (IFRS and US-GAAP), and a transformation programme to uplift controls to meet US standards has been launched. The role is responsible for managing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and the assurance process of controls in scope to meet the US standards requirements. This role provides a great opportunity to shape the future of RIB and set the right tone, processes and procedures over corporate governance. Interested?

Responsibilities

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Work Location Note: This is not a remote position but a hybrid model (2–3 days per week in the office in Stuttgart, Berlin or Freiburg)
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Key responsibilities 

  • Ensuring the design and implementation of robust, effective internal controls within RIB’s end-to-end processes, while developing comprehensive Risk and Control Matrices.
  • Collaboration with colleagues from international locations to ensure a global and consistent approach is applied in the development of the control requirements and design.
  • Identifying and driving implementation of best practices and revisions for internal controls. 
  • Assisting control owners to ensure effective monitoring processes are developed for controls in scope, including IT General Controls
  • Ensuring compliance with the Internal Control Framework, and working with the Global Process Owners and Finance Operations team to enhance controls where necessary
  • Ensuring that the critical controls are completed and that all evidence supporting those controls has been retained and uploaded to the appropriate system
  • Initiating regular calls with control owners/operators to review submissions and provide feedback
  • Leading periodic and annual controls self-assessments sign-offs
  • Reporting on control failures or controls that have not been operated, consider compensating controls and assess risk associated with the non-conformance
  • Working closely and independently with the control owners and control operators to address any remediation requirements of control deficiencies
  • Collecting and acting on feedback from control operators to address inputs
  • Developing and administering training to control owners and operators on key control initiatives
  • Overseeing the response to Internal Audit findings
  • Support internal investigations / reviews as required
  • Collaborate with Risks and Control leads of sister companies of the Schneider Electric Group

Qualifications

Essential requirements
  • Completed business studies with a focus on finance & accounting, and/or qualified accountant  
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as control manager within an international group, audit/internal audit experience is a big plus 
  • Knowledge of internal controls (e.g., SOx, J-Sox, COSO) with experience of designing and implementing control activities
  • Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
  • Experience of embedding Governance and Control frameworks within large organizations incl. of knowledge for Governance, risk and controls systems and tools

Desired skills and competencies
  • Proactive “self-starter” with a "can do" attitude and "hands on" mentality.
  • Very good analytical skills plus verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and clearly convey information, interact and convince with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels, including senior management, and other teams to drive change in a collaborative approach.
  • Ability to work project-orientated and conceptual and to manage several big projects in parallel
  • Experience in leading transformations and navigating ambiguity with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Experience with SAP (or other ERPs) and MS Office
  • Very good English language skills (Level C1/C2).

Offer

Motivated by our values & vision, we are driving the digital transformation of our customers - for a more digital, efficient and sustainable engineering and construction industry. “Building Better Together” is more than just a slogan for us. Because alongside our customers, you are the priority. Enabling you to fully develop your passion for your tasks, we support you with:

  • A structured start: individual onboarding, organized networking
  • Goodies like: attractive compensation package based on qualifications including pension scheme and health insurance, Company Share Ownership Program (WESOP)
  • A modern working model: trust-based working hours, flexible working hours, possibility of hybrid working 
  • Career development/ prospects: Team or role-based development/ training, individual development/ training, national and international career prospects within the RIB Group or Schneider Electric

Additional information

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, we are RIB and we’ve made it our purpose to propel the industry forward and make engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable. Built on deep industry expertise and best practice, and with our people at the heart of everything we do, we deliver the world's leading end-to-end lifecycle solutions that empower our industry to build better.

With a steadfast commitment to innovation and a keen eye on the future, RIB comprises over 2,500 talented individuals who extend our software’s reach to over 100 countries worldwide. We are experienced experts and professionals from different cultures and backgrounds and we collaborate closely to provide transformative software products, innovative thinking and professional services to our global market. Our strong teams across the globe enable sustainable product investment and enhancements, to keep our clients at the cutting-edge of engineering, infrastructure and construction technology.

We know our people are our success – join us to be part of a global force that uses innovation to enhance the way the world builds.
Employment typeStandard job
CommitmentFull-time permanent
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