INTERNAL CONTROL SPECIALIST RBS

SGS; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 89.280.000 - 156.240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SGS, líder global en pruebas, inspección y certificación, busca un Internal Control Specialist para el equipo NAM. Reporta al VP de Finanzas y colabora con RM&IC, gestionando ICOFR y riesgos regionales desde Colombia.

Sus responsabilidades incluyen diseñar y mantener el marco ICOFR, realizar autoevaluaciones de controles, coordinar SMEs y promover mejoras continuas. Se exige experiencia en control interno, auditoría y herramientas GRC; inglés fluido y disponibilidad para trabajar presencialmente

Formación

• Al menos 5 años de experiencia combinada en control interno, gestión de riesgos, auditoría/finanzas.
• Conocimiento práctico en diseño/implementación de marcos de control interno, pruebas de controles, evaluación de riesgos y COSO.
• Contador certificado (ACA, CPA, CIA o similar) con título universitario en finanzas, contabilidad o administración.
• Excelentes habilidades para la resolución de problemas y toma de decisiones, con capacidad analítica.
• Habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en equipo para influir a stakeholders en entornos multiculturales.
• Capacidad de gestionar múltiples tareas y cumplir plazos en entornos dinámicos.
• Competencia en software relevante (p. ej., herramientas GRC, ERP Oracle y MS Office).
• Inglés fluido.

Responsabilidades

• Implementar ICOFR y procesos de gestión de riesgos en SGS NAM.
• Mantener un Risk Control Matrix y documentación ICOFR para NAM.
• Realizar evaluaciones de riesgos y definir medidas de mitigación.
• Proporcionar orientación y colaborar con propietarios de procesos y auditoría.
• Elaborar informes de gestión y resúmenes ejecutivos para la dirección NAM.

Conocimientos

Control interno

Gestión de riesgos

Auditoría

COSO

Comunicación

Análisis

Inglés

Multicultural

Educación

Contador certificado

Título universitario en finanzas/contabilidad

Herramientas

Herramientas GRC

ERP Oracle

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Descripción del empleo

The Internal Control Specialist is a key contributor role within the SGS North America (NAM) region, reporting directly to the NAM VP of Finance Operations, and informally to the NAM Risk Management & Internal Control (RM&IC) Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for handling Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) and Enterprise Risk Management initiatives in the region. You will facilitate the preparation of centralized key control documentation and analysis, for control owners review and approval. You will prepare self‑assessments of centralized controls and assist with the planning and preparation of self‑assessments by business unit Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for de‑centralized controls, to ensure:

• Control activities, processes, and procedures comply with group and local requirements and regulations.
• The adequacy of control design and operation addresses the underlying risks and assertions.
• Recommendations for improvements align with best-practices and leverage organizational synergies wherever possible.
• Control and process deficiencies are remediated in a timely and effective manner.

This position will also be responsible for assisting in the administration of other compliance requirements including, but not limited to, the annual Management Risk Assessment and the monitoring/updates of the regional Grants of Authority, with guidance from the RM&IC Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation and operation of effective ICOFR and Risk Management processes within SGS NAM, along with respective Local Process/Risk Owners, Finance Directors/Business Controllers, SMEs, and Internal Control Owners.
• Maintain clear/adequate Risk Control Matrix (RCMs)/ICOFR framework for NAM, and documentation, together with the local SMEs, Finance Directors/Business Controllers, and Internal Control Owners, based on end-to-end business processes, aligned with the respective local process.
• Implement risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and objectives of the SGS operations; perform risk assessment process within the required scope, ensure mitigating measures are properly defined and timely implemented.
• Collaborate as a business partner and trusted advisor for Local Process/Risk Owners, Finance Directors/Business Controllers, and SMEs, Control Owners and Action Owners, and other local stakeholders within NAM, on internal control and risk-related matters.
• Provide practical guidance and recommendations, and cooperate with Local Process Owners, Finance Directors, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, External Audit, and other internal and external stakeholders; foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Promote ICOFR best practices, internal control harmonization, automation, digital solutions, and data analytics for a highly sustainable control environment; build strong cooperation with Internal Audit, Local Process Owners, IT, and local employees engaged in internal controls.
• Ensure effective application, maintenance and continuous development of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system. Provide guidance and administer efficient usage of the GRC system in NAM region.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the RM&IC Manager on other related projects and initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and complete planning and execution of centralized and de‑centralized ICOFR activities.
• Prepare, and report on, ICOFR design and operating effectiveness self‑assessments (ToDs and ToEs) for NAM business units, as well as the business risks assessment, using GRC system.
• Assist with, and independently validate, SME completion of ICOFR ToDs and ToEs for de‑centralized controls.
• Ensure and monitor adequate Risk Management mitigating measures are in place to address the identified risks in the region and respective countries.
• Establish, implement, and monitor remediation action plans to close deficiencies and gaps, incorporating synergetic, constructive, and practical feedback and improvement recommendations.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc management reports and executive summaries, in cooperation with the RM&IC, to the attention of the governing bodies within NAM.
• Assist in providing ICOFR and Risk Management training to local organizations and their employees.
• Prepare monthly management review controls, and testing, over Unbilled Revenues and Work‑in‑Progress balances (significant accounting estimates), for review and approval by the NAM Finance Directors.
• Review and update Grant of Authority (GOA) documents for all NAM business units and functions, with input from the Finance Directors; adjust system user access, approval levels, and approval management engine rules accordingly.
• Perform and document quarterly Segregation of Duties (SOD) control activities over system access violations, resolutions, and mitigating control activities, as per SOD principles, with input from Finance Directors and other local stakeholders.
• Support action owners in the resolution of internal and external audit inquiries, requests, findings, and Management Letter comments.
• Apply judgment and act according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity, and compliance with SGS regulations and principles, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties and engage in other projects, initiatives, due diligence, and tasks, when required by management.

Requisitos

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of combined internal control, risk management, external/internal audit, and/or finance experience. Experience in a Big Four will be a strong plus.
• Practical knowledge in designing/implementing internal control frameworks, testing internal controls, risk assessment methodologies and regulatory requirements, familiarity with data analytics, CAAT, and knowledge of COSO.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CPA, CIA or similar), university degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions. Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver synthetic and insightful information.
• Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to build relationships, trust and respect, influence stakeholders across entire organization, in a multi‑cultural and matrix environment, and ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, with international working experience in global organizations.
• Comfortable with change and consistently drives for innovation, simplification, and process improvement.
• Effective at multi‑tasking, prioritizing, and meeting tight deadlines while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., GRC tools, ERP systems (Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., risk management tools, ERP systems, especially Oracle, and Microsoft Office Suite).
• English fluency.

Información adicional

Horario: Lunes a viernes

Modalidad: Presencial

Salario: A convenir

Contrato directo a termino indefinido.