Internal Control Manager

**Internal Control Manager - IT (f/m/d)**

We are currently looking for an Internal Control Manager - IT working from

Lisbon, Gothenburg or Ismaning.

The Internal Control Team drives Essity’s internal control framework to ensure a sound control environment is in place. Team members are based in Europe and the Americas. The Internal Control Manager for IT is one of the key positions in the Internal Control Team. In this role you will report to the Internal Control Director within GBS (Global Business Services)
- Our North Star is to future-proof Essity’s internal control system to support the safeguarding of assets and reputation, as well as reliable financial and non-financial reporting.
- You will safeguard and promote Segregation of Duties within Essity’s units and IT systems and you will be ultimately responsible for a well-defined SoD, balancing compliance and smooth conduct of business operations.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, are not afraid of taking new challenges and can move at a fast pace. We are also looking for people who can demonstrate high level of expertise and who are eager to continuously learn, develop and grow. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

**What will you do**:
General activities related to Key Internal Controls (KICs) Framework
- Perform periodical assessments of IT system landscape and IT processes to identify potential new risks and control gaps
- Help design and implement KICs and related work instructions
- Actively take part in scoping phase of the yearly self-assessment on KICs
- Provide periodical oversight on the design and operating effectiveness of ITGC to stakeholders in Finance and IT for discussion and monitoring (when mandated)
- Support the assessment of KIC deficiencies and their underlying root causes. Proactively work with the control owners to establish proper remediation plans
- Monitor and guide management in the timely and sustainable remediation of deficiencies
- Define Internal Control methodology and ensure it is strictly implemented and maintained
- Liaise with InfoSec Team, internal and external audit
- Perform on-request evaluation of third-party service providers' SOC reports
- Support and educate all levels of local organization on the importance of risks and controls
- Deliver periodic training and expertise to process and control owners to ensure successful execution of roles and responsibilities

Specific activities related to S/4 Hana Program
- Perform gap analysis on new IT landscape and define new/changed controls (both key and non-key)
- Engage with control owners and key stakeholders to address new or increased risks in an acceptable time frame. Validate list of risks and controls
- Support control owners in control implementation, monitor progress and share with key stakeholders
- Ensure proper documentation and testing evidence is available and liaise with external audit
- Identify opportunities to automate KICs, engage with stakeholders to obtain buy-in and support the implementation
- Use available technology (eg. data analytics, data mining) to test and validate control effectiveness

**Who are you**
- You have a successful track record in designing, implementing, and testing IT General Controls within stock-listed companies
- 5-10 years of experience in ITGC gained in external and/or internal audit
- CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent certifications. Relevant SAP certifications
- ITGC SOX experience preferred
- Practical knowledge and understanding of best practices in IT Governance and Compliance such as COSO and COBIT
- General understanding of IT infrastructure components supporting IT Services, particularly SAP S/4, ECC, GRC 12/10x, ARIBA, MDG, Data Analytics Platforms
- Good knowledge of SAP configurable controls
- Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of an organization
- Proactively manage issues and risks. Helping to solve complex problems
- Experience from large, global organizations.
- CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent certifications. Relevant SAP certifications
- Chartered Accountant Diploma, or equivalent is a plus
- Fluency in English both written and oral.

**Location**

This role can be filled from Lisbon, Gothenburg or Ismaning

**What We Can Offer You**

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

**Together, we are improving lives, every day.**:
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year