Internal Controls Assistant Manager – GBS Finance

Role Overview

• Play a key role in providing an appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in the financial and operational areas of GBS
• Support the 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 the GBS, IBM to implement and maintain a set of effective and efficient Internal Controls throughout the operations and services provided
• Continue to develop and drive the implementation of Reckitt’s Global Financial Control Framework across GBS’s Operations
• Prepare and agree summary reports of internal control findings and ensure that practical and effective remediation plans are established for internal control deficiencies identified
• Provide regular updates on operational controls performance to the GBS Leadership Team, Internal Controls and Internal Audit
• Help to identify areas of potential risk and opportunities for improvement given changes within the operational environment
• Support the implementation of new internal controls to manage these risks and opportunities
• Ensure that Segregation of Duties and conflicts are managed appropriately with mitigation controls in place as necessary
• Get involved in any ad hoc projects, as may be 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
• 7+ years of experience in audit, internal controls, risk management, financial controls or a similar assurance environment
• Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks (e.g., SOX/ICFR) and assurance methodologies
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Fluency in English is essential and 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 to promote mental health
• Life insurance for all employees globally
• Short-term incentives for eligible roles
• Global share plans to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes