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Location: Poland (Warsaw, Lodz, Krakow) or Turkey (Istanbul). As an Internal Controls Manager, you will support our business and Country Holding Officers (CHOs) in selected countries to improve our integrated reporting and internal controls system, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures and other fiduciary requirements. You will be responsible for supporting local business, function stakeholders and Country Holding Officers with the implementation of global controls as well as policies and procedures in the country, finding opportunities to strengthen our compliance posture and improve and automate existing controls, while driving efficiency gains. You will also participate in balance sheet reviews in the EL Lead Countries, support the Global EL Internal Controls Head in the assurance process activities and play a key role in the successful execution of internal control requirements for strategic transformation projects at ABB and Electrification, such as our finance transformation program, ERP implementations, mergers, acquisitions, and divestments, etc. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and stimulating work environment, where you can grow your skills and contribute to the success of our company. In this position, you will be a member of the global Electrification Internal Control team. The role will report to the EUC Hub Internal Control Manager (EL Lead Countries)

Your responsibilities

• Support business stakeholders, risk owners and local management on the proactive identification of key risks and modification of internal controls to align with the risk posture and the business strategy and objectives as well as in reaching their targets regarding Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR). This includes to ensure the business remains up to date and compliant, providing training and support to Business Process Owners, Control Owners and Control Performers, as required
• Support the deployment of internal controls derived from our Finance Transformation Program in your country, as well as any other global, local business level projects with impact in the country (e.g. system migration, mergers and acquisitions). Lead and support internal control efficiency and quality projects in the country
• Support and monitor timely execution of all internal control activities (process walkthroughs, management testing, quarterly confirmations and deficiency assessments) as well as internal audit reviews in the country. Ensure sustainable remediation of any control deficiencies or identified non-compliance with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring the root cause analysis, action plans, financial impact assessment, and quality of remediations are done properly and timely
• Liaise with the local External Auditor and support the external audit process and requests from the auditors related to processes and controls testing
• Maintain solid Segregation of Duties in country IT systems together with business and IT. Support locally any changes to the Global Segregation of Duties ruleset. Design and implement mitigating controls, as required
• Drive local implementation of and the adherence to all relevant aspects of the ABB Governance Framework, including but not limited to policies and authorization tables. Focus on policies and procedures that are designed to mitigate bribery and corruption risks
• Assist CHOs (Country Holding Officers) in their fiduciary duties
• Support any other initiative (e.g. ESG Assurance reporting)

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent and minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Controls, Audits, Risk Management, Compliance or Assurance
• Work experience in one of the Big4 firms, and / or in a large, complex organization interacting with all functional areas
• Professional qualification equivalent to CPA, ACCA. Additional CIA or CISA qualification is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT) and international accounting standards, such as US GAAP. Understanding of ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC and S/4 HANA
• Good business knowledge, hands-on working attitude and experience in the area of internal control improvements and management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders both internally and externally. Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and advanced knowledge of French