Job details:
Position Job Title: BG Compliance Business Partner AFEMEA
BG and BU: Amcor Flexibles EMEA
Function: Finance
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Location: Remote working in Poland
Line Manager’s Job Title: Senior Manager BG Compliance
Contract Length: Permanent
Job Purpose:
Amcor is seeking a Compliance Business Partner for a permanent full-time position. We are looking for a collaborative and hands-on individual familiar with the internal control requirements of US listed entities. The BG Compliance Business Partner will be responsible for the coordination and testing of SOX controls owned by both our sites and our SSC’s as well as the performance of some of the SOX controls owned by the AFEMEA Business Group. Alongside the SOX activities the candidate will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements to further optimise and standardise control operation across the perimeter. They will work alongside our non-front-line entities to align the internal control operation activities with the agreed SOX framework; be actively involved in the many projects currently being undertaken by AFEMEA to ensure that compliance is embedded in every decision; and provide a compliance business partnering service to their nominated Business Units.
MAIN Accountabilities:
The BG Compliance Business Partner has primary responsibility for the following:
- Coordination and managing SOX testing as the key point of contact within the group for the site, Protiviti & PwC
- Ensuring any remediation activities are appropriate and executed in a timely manner
- Where a new site is brought in to scope, managing the implementation project, monitoring and reporting
on progress and ensuring all key milestones are met
- Deploying a continuous improvement mindset to constantly assess the efficiency of all control processes to ensure that we are operating in the leanest way possible whilst maintaining high standards
- Taking ownership of and performing SOX controls that exist at the business group level
- Supporting the change agenda taking place across AFEMEA to ensure compliance is always considered
- Identifying any SOX impact as a result of changes to the following; processes, regulations, internal policies, system enhancements/ implementations, company reorganizations, and making decisions on mitigating actions as necessary
- Working with the non- front- line entities supporting the adoption of one common framework
- Building and developing relationships with allocated BU controllers and provide all necessary support as required
Relationships:
Internal
- AFEMEA Finance teams (plants, BUs, BG)
- AFEMEA User Management teams
- AFEMEA Project Team’s (process owners)
- Group Internal Audit
- Group Financial Governance
- Shared Service Centre management
External
- External Auditors
- Protiviti Consultants
Qualifications/Requirements:
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within a finance role essential as well as some experience with internal controls/ internal or external audit/ risk management
- Knowledge of accounting standard requirements; USGAAP and IFRS preferable
- Knowledge and experience of the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) control framework preferable
- A solid understanding of IT systems (SAP preferable)
- Ability to work fluently in English
- End-to-end process minded with an ability to cultivate innovation and challenge the status quo
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate within a team and influence the behaviour and decisions of others
- Fluent in both English and German
- Positive, hands-on, and “can do” attitude with the ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, and organized manner
- High levels of attention to detail and pragmatism
- Strong ability to set priorities and drive results
- Be customer focused and able to understand the needs and expectations of both internal & external stakeholders with an ability to form strong working relationships
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field (BA/ BSc/ ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA) or:
- Professional certification (CIA/ CPA/ CFE/ CMA/ CFA)
- Knowledge of Internal Controls/ SOX regulations
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:
10%-20% (including international)
