Risk & Internal Controls Manager

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Internal Control Manager,

Your role and responsibilities

As Risk & Internal Controls Manager for Process Automation (PA), you will be part of the global Internal Controls Team. You will guide and support the PA business to strengthen the internal control framework and to comply with ABB's internal control methodology and governance requirements. You will further plan, coordinate and perform balance sheet reviews in collaboration with the other BAs and support the assurance processes for both Finance and Sustainability (ESG) reporting The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Process Automation business based out in Bangalore. You will be mainly accountable for: • Driving business accountability by enhancing the knowledge and maturity level across PA Divisions regarding financial risks and internal controls and the recognition of the benefits, process understanding and the interfaces to other risk management activities to maintain a robust control environment. • Planning, coordinating and performing balance sheet reviews across PA Divisions, to ensure the company's financial statements are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements along with workin closely with the business finance teams to identify and analyze variances, investigate discrepancies, and provide recommendations to improve financial controls and processes. • Providing guidance to the business regards to the compliance with ABB's Governance Framework (e.g. policies and procedures, authorization tables). • Participating in Global Assurance, Risk and Internal Controls initiatives and projects as well as specific PA Business initiatives (e.g. M&A activities); this could also include the assignment as IC Manager for a PA Division or PA Lead Country. • Supporting the development and implementation of the ESG assurance frameworks, methodologies, and controls. • Collaborating with Integrity investigation team on internal control due diligence support.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) is preferred. Professional certification in auditing (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and / or sustainability (e.g., GRI, CDP, SASB) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal controls, audit or risk areas, with solid understanding of internal controls methodology and finance & accounting principles (preferably US GAAP)
• Good business knowledge and working experience in the areas of process improvements as well as strong project management skills.
• Sound knowledge of ESG framework, standards, regulatory requirements, and reporting guidelines.
• Experience with new technologies and good command over analytics tools (e.g. Celonis, Power BI etc.) is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organizational change and achieve objectives, as well as to work independently.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Also, strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

More about us

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