Finance Controls & Compliance Lead - S2P

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in :

• Your process area or capability
• Knowledge cascading including training others and creating process documentation (for example, standard operating procedures)
• Key performance indicator reporting
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Good communicating and interpersonal skill with judgment and decision-making capability and the ability to articulate ideas, actively listen, and read non-verbal communication
• Engaging, inspiring, and influencing people
• Analyzing and synthesizing ideas to draw objective conclusions and to write concise reports

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of a Source to Pay (STP) Controls and Compliance Lead is to oversee and ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance regulations, and corporate policies within the Source to Pay (STP) process. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the organizations financial operations and maintaining process integrity.

Roles Responsibilities : -

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards within the STP process.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement, vendor management, and payment processes.

Process Oversight and Improvement

• Monitor and evaluate STP processes for efficiency, consistency, and alignment with internal controls.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance control mechanisms and operational efficiency.

Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and maintain controls to prevent fraud, errors, and policy violations.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure control effectiveness.

Risk Management

• Identify control gaps and develop remediation plans.
• Ensure risks associated with supplier relationships, contract compliance, and payments are effectively managed.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with procurement, finance, IT, and audit teams to ensure a unified approach to compliance and controls.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external audits related to the STP process.

Career Experiences Required Role Implications : -

• Master s Degree (Required) :
• Fields of study : Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 Years experience in relevant roles e.g. Finance, Internal Controls etc.
• Understanding of STP workflows, vendor management, purchase orders, invoicing, and payment processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa)

Skills Required

Internal Controls, Finance