GM / DGM, Internal Controls, APM

This position provides a unique opportunity to gain a 360-degree view on corporate processes and operations, and to help our stakeholders to reduce risk while improving their operations. You will work closely with the Global Internal Controls  team and be  responsible for planning, leading, and executing successful internal control  assignments in APM region  according to the annual plans and scope and also adhoc controls  and scrutiny requirements.  The focus will be on the global and local internal controls and ways of working , based on the company policies and KONE Way processes. We aim to develop value-added recommendations and process improvements together with the respective teams  and owners and ensure those are effectively shared and communicated to respective stakeholders. Your work is guided and lead by the Senior Vice President Finance , APM and also Head of Global Internal Controls and performed in close cooperation with global stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Plan, lead and execute internal control  assignments across  all KONE APM units and functions, following the annual testing plan and scope, in close cooperation with local management and global/area process owners. Testing assignments are executed with support of  Business teams in the respective countries.
• Ensure management actions are completed by running on-time action tracking and reporting compliance .
• Consult and support global Internal Controls team, control owners and performers to further develop KONE internal controls  environment and framework
• Active role in business improvement projects and/or run internal control development programs
• Summarize audit findings in a closing summary and final testing reports, and share & discuss those with the relevant management teams
• Support Head of Internal Audits / Controls in the annual Committee meetings and  reporting by consolidating information across all assignments
• Support periodic testing planning by consolidating and prioritizing data based on the requests from the various internal stakeholders
• Bring in best practices and new ideas on how to constantly renew and build our internal controls and  testing approach to be even better

To perform successfully in this role the following qualifications and experience are expected:

The ideal candidate for this job is a self-starter who excels at learning new business processes and functions, while at the same time being able to critically analyze and assess their effectiveness, adequacy of internal control design & operational effectiveness, and opportunities for efficiency enhancement. You welcome all tasks, and you are able to deliver results independently and promptly under pressure and in strict timelines, and you never compromise quality. This position involves continuous interaction with people throughout the organization, and requires the ability to communicate observations, recommendations and supporting analysis / evidence in clear and actionable terms, while building open and transparent business partnerships. 

Are you the one?

• C A  or relevant university degree
• 15-20 years overall work experience out of which 7-10 years of work experience in internal control function or internal/external audit.
• Exposure in handling internal controls and audit assignments in various overseas regions , especially APAC will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of systems audit ( especially SAP) is desirable
• Line manager/team lead experience, along with leading control testing assignments
• Good understanding of internal audit / control principles and related assignments
• Strong English business writing and presentation skills, strong communication capabilities
• Ability to use Advanced level of MS Office applications for reporting requirements
• Willingness to travel across APM countries.

Preferred skills:

• Experience and knowledge of SOX legislation and COSO internal control principles
• Experience working in the Internal Controls or Internal Audit function of a multi-national company
• Knowledge and expertise of SAP R/3 and other reporting systems
• Experience of using data analytics/mining in the audit assignments or implementing those, especially SAP GRC PC
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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