Sr. IT Controls & IA Associate

Job ID: 5537 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Global IT Internal Controls, the Senior IT Controls Associate is primarily responsible for executing IT and related financial control compliance in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, as assigned.

Duties Include:

• Execute IT control compliance reviews and audits as impact key performance measures, as well as identify opportunities to improve and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with Company policies and SOX 404 requirements.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Global Business Unit (GBU) financial and operational management.
• Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership.  Support colleagues and value others' contributions.
• Issue high quality remediation plans that communicate actionable results.
• Utilize technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance the delivery of services.
• Seek, develop and present ideas that enable GBUs to implement best practices.
• Determine potential areas of risk, appraise their significance and make recommendations to improve system controls, reduce expenses and improve earnings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a business-related field

• Professional certification(s) as a CPA, CIA, CISA or a related certification.
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in IT audit and/or SOX compliance testing
• Unquestionable integrity, objectivity and independence
• Experience in PC applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)—knowledge of Workiva software package a plus
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (i.e., 15% travel on average)

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Understand internal auditing standards, COSO, COBIT and risk assessment practices
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Proven ability to:
  • Communicate well with crispness, tact and diplomacy
  • Think strategically
  • Demonstrate consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers
  • Knowledge of SAP is a must.  Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion, warehouse management systems and analytical tools like ACL is a plus
  • COSO internal control framework principles, supply chain and Six Sigma experience a plus
  • Consumer Products industry experience
  • Operational Audit experience a plus

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.