Sr. Internal Controls Analyst

Bunzl Career • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Internal Controls Analyst supports the Internal Controls Manager in developing and maintaining an effective internal controls environment at Bunzl North America. The role contributes to risk assessment, control creation and implementation, and continuous monitoring, while partnering with business process and control owners to embed controls and deliver improvement plans. The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and is not remote. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related area.
• Strong client focus and ability to build relationships with the business.
• Strong business acumen, desire to learn, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to simplify complex topics.
• Strong negotiation, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to implement change effectively.
• Experience implementing risk-based processes and controls.
• Knowledge of accounting standards such as GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a team and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation such as CPA or CIA, or progress toward one.
• Global and international experience.
• Experience with a range of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and establishing an internal controls strategy and help ensure its effective execution across the business.
• Assist in managing relationships with process and control owners and establish key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve the internal control environment.
• Assist department leaders in developing, monitoring, and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Monitor and report internal control weaknesses and track their resolution through timely management action plans.
• Partner with business process and control owners as an internal controls coach and business partner to embed controls and ensure improvement plans are delivered.
• Plan and implement periodic monitoring assessments of the business control environment.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing periodic Risks & Controls Self-Assessments, and work with owners to implement, track, and resolve remediation or control updates.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking to help ensure controls reflect key business risks and remain fit for purpose.
• Assist with reviewing internal control design effectiveness and recommending improvements.
• Assist in assessing systems and security risks and ensure IT operations follow corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on developments affecting internal controls and audit procedures, provide management updates as needed, and make corresponding control changes.
• Follow up proactively on ineffective controls and implementation of improvement plans.
• Present information effectively and demonstrate strong business writing skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first day of the month after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Competitive salary and a comfortable work environment.

What This Job Offers

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