Global Internal Controls Leader

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Garrett is a cutting-edge technology leader delivering differentiated solutions for emission reduction and energy efficiency. We are passionate about innovating for mobility and beyond. With a nearly 70-year legacy we serve customer worldwide with passenger vehicle commercial vehicle aftermarket replacement and performance enhancement solutions.

The Global Internal Controls Leader is responsible for planning driving delivering and preparing reports out to executive management and the Audit Committee on the companys annual global SOX plan. This includes overseeing management testing by the Internal Controls and Internal Audit functions and ensuring seamless coordination with the external auditors. The Global Internal Controls Leader plays a vital role in working cross-functionally with stakeholders to drive remediation of any deficiencies identify and develop appropriate internal controls over new processes or IT applications. They are also responsible for identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities over the Companys global SOX program including annual review of the risk-based approach and assessing opportunities for the development and deployment of data analytics as part of the long-term internal controls strategy.

In addition the Global Internal Controls Leader supports the VP Controller and SVP Strategy in driving the companys Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) across function including but not limited to initiating bi-annual reviews of the Companys ERM matrix and coordinating with functional risk owners on risk MOS and mitigations.

Responsibilities:

A. Global SOX compliance

- Develop the annual scoping and planning for global SOX program covering business controls entity-level controls and IT controls.

- Lead and drive the smooth and timely execution and completion of the global SOX program including any deficiency mitigations and remediations with no surprises

- Assess adequacy of existing processes and controls to ensure full SOX compliance in an efficient and effective manner

- Coordinate and oversee the effectiveness testing of SOX controls by the Internal Audit team

- Manage the worldwide external audit over SOX with external auditor and serve as the primary contact for all issues and discussions (both for business and IT controls) related to SOX

- Prepare updates on SOX status for the Audit Committee and executive management

- Proactively assess changes in business processes (functional or geographical) and IT-related systems and processes for SOX implications; lead and influence stakeholders in designing the appropriate controls over changes

B. Enterprise Risk Management

- Lead and drive the planning and execution of bi-annual ERM review across all matrix stakeholders including updates to risk levels and mitigation actions

- Coordinate with the GEM team on functional stakeholder audits over ERM MOS and evidences

- Take ownership of the ERM platform; identify and drive functionality enhancements as needed

C. Team leadership and development

- Continuously develop the team to enable Internal Controls to play a proactive role in improving the overall performance of the Company

- Coach and mentor team members; ensure strong talent and succession pipeline within the function

- Lead and drive collaboration across the matrix ensuring strong partnership with other finance functional areas and non-finance partners

D. Global Projects and Initiatives

- Initiate projects within Internal Controls / Controllership to enhance internal controls productivity in the function and/or business.

- Partner with the business functions on ad-hoc projects and new processes or initiatives as the controls expert to provide guidance and ensure upfront controls design and implementation with zero surprises.

- Drive continuous improvement over the segregation of duties (SOD) in SAP in partnership with IT including the redesign and ongoing maintenance of all SAP roles across functions and geographies

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA/CMA/ACCA is a plus and request to be pursued
  • 10 years of experience in overall finance with minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in an internal controls or internal audit role at a managerial level
• Adept at identifying risks and gaps across systems and processes.
• Able to take a large quantity of data and identify commonalities (either as key controls or risks)
• Strong communication skills - need to be able to discuss SOX in layman terms with all levels of the organization including senior and executive management
• Strong presentation skills - prepares Audit Committee presentations

BENEFITS

• Meal tickets
• 13th salary
• Private medical insurance
• A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as:
  • Extended health insurance for employees and dependents
  • Dental care
  • Online and offsite shopping discounts
  • Private pension
  • Vacation vouchers
  • Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card
  • Access to various events (paintball escape room laser tag rafting wakeboarding movie theater etc.)

LEARN & DEVELOP

• Extensive online and on-site training programs
• Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
• Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another offer advice and engage
• Career growth & promotion opportunities
• International work environment

RELAX & WELL-BEING

• Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees
• Friendly working environment alongside talented and dedicated people
• Networking area
• Bookster
• Great coffee tea and spices
• Weekly Fruit Day
• Employee assistance program for all our employees (professionals ready to listen and speak with you on all subjects)
• Flexible working hours
• 26 vacation days per year for all our employees
• Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week