Internal Controls Analyst, Consumer EMEA

Sonoco; Torres; Presencial; BRL 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sonoco in Brazil (Torres) seeks a qualified internal controls professional to lead SOX risk assessments, test controls, and communicate requirements across Consumer EMEA. You will write findings, coordinate remediation, and work with auditors to provide evidence promptly.

The role also covers balance sheet reviews, policy drafting, and collaboration with process owners to strengthen controls. 3–4 years of related experience and manufacturing exposure are preferred.

Qualificações

• 3–4 years of experience in public accounting and/or industry with SOX knowledge.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and SOX.
• Experience with internal control testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform risk assessments, narrative preparation and process walkthroughs.
• Perform testing of SOX controls.
• Help the Head of Internal Controls communicate SOX requirements across Consumer EMEA.
• Write reports on SOX findings and discuss remediation with management.
• Track timely remediation of controls.
• Work with process owners to identify solutions to strengthen controls.
• Participate in Internal Audits as a guest auditor.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide evidence promptly.
• Conduct periodic balance sheet reviews at plant and entity level.
• Assist in drafting and rolling out finance policies.

Conhecimentos

Root-cause analysis

Attention to detail

Clear report writing

Influencing

Pragmatic problem solving

Plant accounting understanding

Willingness to travel across EMEA

Formação académica

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

CPA, CIA is highly recommended but not required

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

US GAAP knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing risk assessment activities, including narrative preparation and process walkthroughs.
• Performing testing of SOX controls.
• Help the Head of Internal Controls to ensure good communication of SOX requirements throughout Consumer EMEA.
• Writing reports on SOX findings and discussing with management the results and recommendations for remediation and/or improvement.
• Tracking timely remediation of controls.
• Working with business process leaders and control owners to identify solutions to solve problems, improve work processes and strengthen controls.
• Participating in Internal Audits as a guest auditor.
• Coordinating and collaborating regularly with both the internal and external auditors ensuring they receive all evidence in a timely manner.

SOX

• Performing risk assessment activities, including narrative preparation and process walkthroughs.
• Performing testing of SOX controls.
• Help the Head of Internal Controls to ensure good communication of SOX requirements throughout Consumer EMEA.
• Writing reports on SOX findings and discussing with management the results and recommendations for remediation and/or improvement.
• Tracking timely remediation of controls.
• Working with business process leaders and control owners to identify solutions to solve problems, improve work processes and strengthen controls.
• Participating in Internal Audits as a guest auditor.
• Coordinating and collaborating regularly with both the internal and external auditors ensuring they receive all evidence in a timely manner.

Balance Sheet Reviews

• Conduct periodic balance sheet reviews at plant and legal entity level.
• Identify inconsistencies, policy deviations or weak control practices
• Prepare clear written reports with findings, root causes, and recommended actions.

Policy drafting and rollout

• Assist in drafting and maintaining finance and accounting policies.
• Support communication, training, and rollout of new or updated policies.

Expected travel frequency across EMEA: 30%.

KPIs

• Reduction in control deficiencies and repeat findings
• Timely completion of SOX testing and documentation
• Quality and consistency of balance sheet reviews
• Adoption and compliance with finance policies
• Effectiveness of remediation plans
• Audit feedback (internal and external)

Technical

• experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) regulations and prior experience performing SOX Audits is required.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP

Analytical

• Root-cause analysis
• Attention to detail

Operational

• Plant accounting understanding
• Pragmatic problem solving

Communication

• Clear report writing
• Influencing

Independence

• Works autonomously, professional judgment, integrity

Willingness to travel across EMEA.

Education Required

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Education Preferred

• CPA, CIA is highly recommended but not required

Experience

• 3-4 years of experience obtained through a mix of public accounting and/or industry experience
• demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
• experience of internal control testing
• proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

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