Internal Controls Lead

The Internal Controls Lead will support Internal Controls management in developing and maintaining an effective internal controls environment within Bunzl North America through active engagement within the risk assessment, control creation and implementation and continuous monitoring processes.

This role is hybrid based in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with the planning and establishment of an effective internal controls strategy and ensure strategy is executed to ensure the greater business is controlled efficiently and effectively
• Assist in managing process and control owner relations with professionalism and ability to carry out necessary conversations at the direction of management with minimal assistance
• Establishes and fosters key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to bring improvements to internal control environment
• Assist department leaders to develop, monitor and maintain an effective internal controls environment
• Monitor and report on internal control weaknesses and be a key leader in follow up/track resolution of control gaps via timely management action plans
• Work with business process and control owners as an “internal controls coach and business partner”. This will also assist in embedding controls throughout the organization and ensure that improvement action plans are delivered by process and control owners
• Plan and implement periodic internal controls monitoring assessments of the business control environment
• Lead the planning, coordinating and executing the completion of the periodic Risks & Controls Self-Assessment and actively work with process and control owners to implement, track and resolve any related remediation or control updates noted
• Ensure internal and external benchmarking to ensure internal controls environment continues to reflect key business risks and is “fit for purpose” over time
• Lead the review of the effectiveness of internal control design and operating effectiveness
• Develop meaningful recommendations for management to improve the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls as warranted
• Lead the assessment of systems and security risks and ensure that IT operations follow corporate standards and regulatory requirements
• Consistently demonstrate business writing skills and cohesively present information effectively to others in a professional manner that fosters growth for both internal and external parties
• Exhibit leadership skills by leading or providing oversight to control implementation projects while managing a project team
• Review documentation, results, and conclusions of tasks performed by staff and senior analysts while ensuring the success of the control evaluation and coaching for continuous improvement
• Provide consistent leadership, guidance and mentorship to staff and senior analysts
• Keep updated on current developments affecting internal controls and audit procedures. Provide updates to management as needed and proactively effect corresponding changes in internal controls
• Utilize a proactive approach to follow up on ineffective controls and implementation of improvement plans in a partnership manner
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Professional designation (CPA, CIA, etc.), or in progress is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related area
• Strong client focus and ability to build strong relationships with the business
• Strong business acumen and desire to learn
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Smart; proven ability to “simplify the complex”
• Strong professional demeanor and ability to be the face of the department
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills Strong negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communications and presentations skills; demonstrated ability to implement change effectively
• Experience in implementing risk-based processes and controls
• Global and international experiences a plus
• Knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite Office
• Experience of a range of ERPs an advantage
• Desire to be a part of a growing team and work within the team setting
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
  
  

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
  
  

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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