Internal Controls Analyst - Senior

DESCRIPTION

Assist in development and execution of the annual control plan.

Review and test financial and operational internal controls to evaluate effectiveness of the control environment.

Assess business processes to identify risks and opportunities for improvement in safeguarding assets and operations.

Identify internal control issues and recommend meaningful, practical improvements.

Prepare and review internal control documentation (process maps, flowcharts, control matrices) to ensure alignment with company requirements.

Communicate observations, results, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Participate in process improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting and internal control systems.

Collaborate with auditors (Business Process Analysis team, internal and external auditors) and Accounting Policy teams to resolve issues.

Provide training and coaching on internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications & Competencies

Core Competencies

Business Process & Internal Control Risk Analysis Evaluate risks, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements.

Financial Internal Controls Assess and implement remediation plans to mitigate reporting risks.

US GAAP Knowledge Apply US accounting standards, assess implications, and communicate effectively.

Collaboration & Communication Partner across functions, convey ideas clearly, and influence stakeholders.

Other Key Skills Action-oriented, conflict management, courage, persuasion, trust-building, adaptability, values diversity, self-development, and nimble learning.

Education & Certifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent required.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities :

Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.

Prior experience with Big 4 firms or large corporates in the manufacturing domain.

Hands-on experience in operations reviews across Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Plant Operations.

Willingness to travel to plants for operational reviews.

Strong collaboration skills with multiple stakeholders (Plant leaders, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.).