Internal Controls Manager

Role Overview

• Provide appraisal of adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in financial and operational areas of GBS
• Ensure ongoing effectiveness of process controls and drive consistent application of control activities
• Support GBS Finance & Controllership function by enacting, testing and reporting on standard process controls
• Input into elements of internal improvements such as process or standardisation activities and internal control activities
• Be an effective business partner within GBS, IBM to implement and maintain a set of effective and efficient Internal Controls throughout operations and services provided
• Continue to develop and drive implementation of Reckitt’s Global Financial Control Framework
• Take ownership for coordination of reviews undertaken by Reckitt Internal Audit and Global Internal Controls Team
• Prepare and agree summary reports of internal control findings and ensure practical and effective remediation plans for internal control deficiencies identified
• Provide regular updates on operational controls performance to GBS Leadership Team, Internal Controls and Internal Audit and escalate critical issues as appropriate
• Identify areas of potential risk and opportunities for improvement given changes within operational environment
• Support implementation of new internal controls to manage risks and opportunities
• Ensure that Segregation of Duties and conflicts are managed appropriately with necessary mitigation controls
• Get involved in any ad hoc projects as required by the GBS Internal Controls Director

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Professional qualification (CA/CPA/CIA/CISA) preferred
• 9–12 years of experience in audit, internal controls, risk management, financial controls or a similar assurance environment
• Experience in a Shared Services environment preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks (e.g., SOX/ICFR) and assurance methodologies
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Fluency in English essential; fluency in local languages advantageous
• Experience working in remote / virtual global teams
• Proven experience of business partnering with other functional areas
• Ability to work in a complex, matrix organisation with a global scope.

Benefits

• Parental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Life insurance for all employees globally
• Range of other benefits in line with the local market
• Global share plans offer opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s future successes
• Short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate and reward work for outstanding results