Internal Controls Analyst

Bunzl Distribution NA • Creve Coeur, MO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Controls Analyst will support the Internal Controls Manager to develop and maintain an effective internal controls environment within Bunzl North America through active engagement within the risk assessment, control creation and implementation and continuous monitoring processes. This position is based in St. Louis, MO. This is not a remote role.

Requirements

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Strong client focus and ability to build strong relationships with the business
• Strong business acumen and desire to learn
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Smart; proven ability to “simplify the complex”
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills; Strong negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communications and presentations skills; demonstrated ability to implement change effectively
• Experience in implementing risk-based processes and controls
• Knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite Office
• Desire to be a part of a growing team and work within the team setting
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation (CPA, CIA, etc.), or in progress is preferred
• Global and international experiences a plus
• Experience of a range of ERPs an advantage

Responsibilities

• Take part to the planning and establishment of an effective internal controls strategy and ensure strategy is executed to ensure the greater business is controlled efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in managing process and control owner relations.
• Establishes key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to bring improvements to internal control environment.
• Assist department leaders to develop, monitor and maintain an effective internal controls environment.
• Monitor and report on internal control weaknesses and follow up/track resolution of control gaps via timely management action plans.
• Work with business process and control owners as an “internal controls coach and business partner”. This will also assist in embedding controls throughout the organization and ensure that improvement action plans are delivered by process and control owners.
• Plan and implement periodic internal controls monitoring assessments of the business control environment.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and executing the completion of the periodic Risks & Controls Self-Assessment and actively work with process and control owners to implement, track and resolve any related remediation or control updates noted.
• Ensure internal and external benchmarking to ensure internal controls environment continues to reflect key business risks and is “fit for purpose” over time.
• Assist in review of the effectiveness of internal control design and recommend improvements as warranted.
• Assist in assessing systems and security risks and ensure that IT operations follow corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Keep updated on current developments affecting internal controls and audit procedures. Provide updates to management as needed and proactively effect corresponding changes in internal controls.
• Use a proactive approach to follow up on ineffective controls and implementation of improvement plans.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level