About Job

Internal Control Lead, Demand to Cash Greater China plays a critical role, with local Management, in identifying/evaluating business risks and maintaining an appropriate level of mitigating controls for Demand to Cash process in Greater China.

The Internal Control Lead is a key member of the Internal Control Demand to Cash team and main interlocutor of Global Testing COE and Local Process Owners regarding Internal Control topics for Demand to Cash process in Greater China.

He/ She is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Internal Control framework at local level and perform SOX and non-SOX testing activities for Complex Controls. He/ She communicates in transparency and regularly areas of focus and risks, internal control results and status of action plan implementation to the local Management, Internal Control Testing COE and Internal Control Global Process Experts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGE CONTROL ENVIRONMENT

• Oversee the implementation of the Internal Control framework for Demand to Cash process.

• Perform the end-to-end process reviews at local level for Demand to Cash process.

• Establish and enhance a monitoring system that addresses key internal control risks for Demand to Cash process.

MANAGE CONTROL ACTIVITIES

Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Testing (Controls in SOX perimeter)

• Support the process owners in the definition and understanding of SOX relevant controls and its documentation such as narratives / flowcharts.

• Perform local risk assessment and validate control local test scripts.

• Define walkthrough meetings to be organized and lead the Walkthrough meetings including alignment on local control design changes.

• During the Design testing, perform complex controls SOX testing by reviewing evidence, conclude on design testing and update working papers.

• During the Operating Effectiveness testing, decide on sampling for non-joint testing or align with external auditors for joint testing and perform complex controls SOX testing.

• Validate control actions plans in alignment with external auditors and perform review of control action plan completion evidence.

• For all controls, analyze findings including Root Cause Analysis, discuss major points with ICBP & Internal Control Global Lead, align with local external auditors on conclusions & reliance and identify compensating controls.

• Support external auditors’ activities related to internal control and facilitate exchange of information.

Internal Control Testing (Non-SOX Controls)

• Support the process owners in the definition and understanding of non-SOX relevant controls and its documentation such as narratives / flowcharts.

• Define control local test scripts for complex controls, perform local risk assessment and validate control local test scripts for all controls.

• For complex controls, perform walkthrough meetings with LPO, execute and document testing activities, discuss with Business testing findings, including root cause analysis.

• For all controls, validate control actions plans and perform review of Control Action Plan completion evidence.

• Identify & Communicate local Event Data, perform ad-hoc test based on process criticality assessment and execute Sample Control Tests following Trigger Events.

• For all controls, validate control actions plans and perform review of Control Action Plan completion evidence.

PARTNER WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS

• Onboard local process and control owners on internal control processes, internal control framework and roles / responsibilities.

• Manage alignment on IC&P topics for his/her process with local Management and support ad-hoc reviews requested.

• Identify & Communicate local Event Data and report to the Global Internal Control Process Experts or Global Testing COE any potential deviations to the core model for his process and geography.

• Review and analyse assurance functions reports from an Internal Control perspective for his process and geography.

• Clarify Ad-hoc questions related to his/her process from local External and Internal auditors.

DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Support for Demand to Cash process, global core model projects, local ad-hoc projects and change initiatives.

• Identify gaps in control performance, at control step level, for his/her process and geography and escalate to Internal Control Global End-to-End process team.

• Make recommendations on standardization of control performance and testing for his/her perimeter.

• Actively support the automation initiatives over control performance and testing.

About You

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sound knowledge in Demand to Cash processes.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in External and/or Internal Audit, Internal Control or Business operational role in related functions (Trade, Supply Chain, Order to Cash, Finance).

KEY SKILLS

• Internal Control & Compliance - Expertise in reviewing control frameworks to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain SOX requirements for financial reporting integrity.

• Process Improvement - Application of best practices to continuously enhance systems and processes, implementing more efficient approaches to business activities.

• Digital & AI Integration - Ability to leverage digital tools and AI technologies to generate new insights and improve services.

• Risk Management - Development of risk strategies based on TRT approach, balancing tradeoffs while minimizing adverse impacts.

• Problem-Solving & Project Management - Application of appropriate tools for resolving diverse problems and achieving project objectives through effective planning and execution.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Building effective working relationships across functions to leverage shared knowledge and drive strategic decision-making.

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