Tasks
Specifically, ensure PCNA’s internal controls, and in particular those over financial reporting, are effective by working cross-functionally to assess PCNA’s enterprise risks and financial reporting risks and providing guidance for defining and implementing appropriate internal controls. Additionally, develop a plan for periodic testingof internal controls to ensure they are operating effectively and in line with PCNA and Porsche Group requirements. Perform reviews of PCNA compliance with industry best practice, published PCNA and Porsche Group policies and directives and recommend process improvements to the relevant departments.
Refine the control descriptions and documentation surrounding PCNA risk and controls, especially for the Internal Control Systems which are part of the Company’s operational risk management strategy. Perform periodic tests of operating effectiveness of Internal Controls as directed by the respective PAG teams or the PCNA ExCo. Prepare thorough documentation of testing, testing results and conclusions/recommendations. Gain complete familiarity with published Group policies and directives. Review department processes for compliance with Group policies and directives. Keep CFO and Management informed of status/results of performed reviews. Serve as a liaison to FOR, FRG, and GI for enterprise risk management, internal controls and internal audit measures. Assist in preparing responses including documentation of follow up and resolution of open points to Group Audit, Risk Management and Financial Compliance departments. Recommend process improvements to optimize controls and compliance with existing company policies. Collaborate effectively across multiple departments and business units to maximize organizational awareness, adherence, understanding, and support for process and testing requirements. Facilitate Company’s response to and compliance with the Group-mandated governance, risk and compliance (GRC) processes and reporting. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- B.S. Or B.B.A. In Accounting or Finance.
- Master’s degree, CPA, and/or CIA preferred.
Experience (Job and Industry):
- 5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in public accounting, accounting and/or internal audit function of a large global corporation.
- SAP experience a plus.
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliant documentation a plus.
Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Strong time management, a self-starter.
- Good analytical, organizational, collaboration, influencing, and presentation skills.
- Proven experience reviewing, documenting, and identifying process/control weaknesses.
- Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills includes the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement.
- Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including sound presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable to working in a fast paces, ever-changing environment.
- Striving for continuous improvement and optimization.
- Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work with stakeholders
Competencies:
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Initiative
- Managing Resources
- Teamwork