Title:  Finance & IT Controls Manager

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Finance & IT Controls Manager

Primary responsibilities of the "Finance & IT Controls Manager" are the ongoing maintenance and improvement of JTI's global internal controls framework, including both financial and IT controls. As a Japanese-listed multinational Company, JTI must comply with JSOX (Sarbanes Oxley equivalent) reporting; which requires managing the overall JSOX control framework (Finance and IT controls), performing self-assessment processes, liaising with internal & external auditors and remediating any issues highlighted.

The role reports directly to JTI HQ and the work demands a substantial understanding of both Finance and IT processes. Regular cross-functional collaboration with all levels of management will be required to perform the role effectively.

Furthermore, the individual will also support the wider Corporate Controlling Team with Agile Project Support.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Ensure that the control framework is consistent with JSOX rules and best practice.

• Maintenance of the change management process by assistance in evaluation of business and IT process changes to identify financial risks and evaluate its probable impact
• Evaluation of design and implementation of JSOX controls (newly created one as well as currently existing to reflect business process changes).
• Maintenance and Supervision of the Management Self-Assessment and JSOX Remediation Process in line with Deadlines and Dates agreed with Management.
• Monitor controls implementation and cooperation with Local Coordinators and IT function to ensure that controls are adequately implemented and operate effectively.
• Maintenance of the JSOX tools – including reflection of the current changes in the controls wording and entities in scope.
• Cooperation with internal and external audit.
• Management of the metrics relating to Segregation of Duty and enterprise [SAP transactional] risk by analyzing business requirements for SAP roles Segregation of Duty related.
• Preparation of the presentations/reports/dashboards for Senior Management based on the obtained requirements.
• Access Management – including the verification of minimal privileges required for their job responsibilities.
• Support Corporate Controlling Team with Agile Project Support.

You as a professional:

• Are independent, structured, and process-oriented person with strong self-confidence and good communication skills.
• Have an analytical mindset with excellent prioritization and time, self-management skills.
• Have a University Degree in relevant field.
• Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., ACCA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Have at least 5 years of work experience: Audit experience (Financial and/or IT) in Big 4/Internal Audit is an asset.
• Have a proficient knowledge of SAP Security/Function module on-hand experience, which is a must.
• Have confidence with Excel and at least basic knowledge about BI application.
• Are fluent in English (written and oral). Any other language is an asset.

Our offer includes:

• Competitive pay and attractive annual bonus
• Creating new business structures for Global Business Center Complex environment of working with multiple stakeholders
• On-going development opportunities in multinational environment, wide variety of projects, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them. Promoting from within culture
• Freedom with responsibility (we trust your competencies, ability to manage your time and your scope of work)
• Lot of flexibility in terms of work arrangements (work from office or from home)
• Private medical care (various options to choose) and life insurance
• Employee pension and savings programs
• JTI Family Leave Benefit – including extended paid paternity leave and fully paid maternity leave
• Multisport card, foreign languages classes
• Wide variety of trainings, webinars and professional courses on our e-learning platforms, including sponsored certification programs (for employees fulfilling the admission criteria)
• Modern office with traditions (Art Norblin Factory) in convenient location, equipped with a library, mindfulness zone, spacious kitchen, garden terrace, massage chairs and underground bicycle parking
• Working in a diverse and inclusive organization of 33 different nationalities

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