
Internal Control Subject Matter Expert
- Kraków, małopolskie
- Stała
- Pełny etat
- Review current in country payroll control documentation and deep dive into practice, considering risks assessment and local specificities
- Following new payroll model develop and implement robust local, in country internal control frameworks for payroll processes, ensuring alignment with globally designed controls and local legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support the countries with new control testing exercises, examinate evidence and deep dive into deviations. Address failures and support redesign if required to achieve full compliance on control execution.
- Develop a comprehensive controls guidance manual based on global design and insights from previous implementation waves and provide detailed guidance on internal controls positioning/localization
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control processes and frameworks
- Stay informed on international standards and frameworks (IIA, SEC / PCAOB, COSO) as well as ABB directives, guidelines and regulations as laid down in CFO Portal (FiPo) and the ABB Controller Handbook
- Work closely with corporate ABB Compliance, vendors, and implementation partners to integrate internal controls into the broader framework
- Build relationships and proactively work to manage expectations of key stakeholders Collaborate closely with Internal Control Manager, Project team and local HR representatives throughout all activities to support the timely and successful implementation of global control landscape in line with project plan and countries go lives
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent is preferred
- English language proficiency
- 10+ years’ experience in internal controls, risk management, or audit, with a focus on payroll processes
- Profound knowledge of the internal control and compliance requirements
- Experience in developing and implementing internal control frameworks
- Experience with Workday is an advantage
- Highest level of integrity combined with excellent analytical skills
- Strong ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities
- Proficiency in maintaining comprehensive documentation of internal control processes and frameworks
- Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools
- Experience in working across borders and cultures in a complex organization
- Awareness and experience working in an agile environment as well as experience working in a decentralized and matrix organization
- Confidence, elevated level of accuracy, resilience, and passion