Assurance and Internal Controls Operations Manager

vor 2 Wochen


Zurich, Schweiz Talent Pal Vollzeit

**Assurance and Internal Controls Operations Manager**:
**Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.**:
Location: Global. As Assurance and Internal Controls Operations Manager in the Electrification (EL) Business Area you will guide and support the EL business to strengthen the internal control framework and to comply with ABB’s internal control methodology and governance requirements. You will further plan, coordinate and perform balance sheet reviews in collaboration with the other BAs and support the assurance processes for both SOX / ICoFR and Sustainability (ESG) reporting. The role will report to the Internal Control and Assurance Manager, EL Business Area.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Support the BA IC Manager in enhancing the knowledge and maturity level in the EL business / EL lead countries regarding risk and control and the recognition of the benefits, process understanding and the interfaces to other risk management activities to maintain a robust control environment.
- Lead and / or support the implementation of process and control design enhancements to standardize processes and controls (in line with the ABB Way in coordination with Global Process Owners, FAO and CoEs) to simplify and rationalize the control environment.
- Provide oversight to ensure operational management maintains an appropriate internal control environment; monitor, support and oversee the implementation of and compliance with the Integrated Assurance and related internal control tasks.
- Support the development and implementation of the ESG assurance frameworks, methodologies, and controls; manage and monitor the assurance process for EL business.
- Provide guidance to the business re. the compliance with ABB’s Governance Framework (e.g. policies and procedures, authorization tables)
- Plan, organize, coordinate oversee and perform balance sheet reviews across subsidiaries within the organization, to ensure the company's financial statements are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements. Work closely with the business finance teams to identify and analyze variances, investigate discrepancies, and provide recommendations to improve financial controls and processes.
- Participate in global Assurance, Risk and Internal Controls initiatives and projects as well as specific EL Business initiatives from an IC point of view. Support initiatives in the BA from an Integrated Assurance and IC point of view (e.g. M&A activities); this could also include the assignment as IC Manager for an EL Lead Country.
- Act as global speaking partner for the external auditors.

**Your background**:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) is preferred, and professional certification in auditing (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and / or sustainability (e.g., GRI, CDP, SASB) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in audit, assurance, risk, or internal control related areas, preferably within a corporate environment and /or consulting firm (Big4 favored) as well as a strong knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and procedures (preferably US-GAAP), as well as assurance, risk and internal controls methodology and practices.
- Sound knowledge of ESG framework, standards, regulatory requirements, and reporting guidelines.
- Solid understanding of SAP, proficiency in using MS Office, and other relevant tools (e.g. Power BI, Celonis). Experience with new technologies i.e. data analytics or continuous control monitoring is a plus.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organizational change and achieve objectives, as well as to work independently.
- Strong communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Also, strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

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