Manager, Internal Controls

What does a Manager, Internal Controls do at Swire Coca-Cola do?

As a Manager, Internal Controls at Swire Coca-Cola you will plan, prepare and complete efficient and effective risk-based control audits for processes managed at Corporate, Production sites (6 Facilities) and Distribution centers (50 facilities). Complete functional process walkthroughs, review current procedures and processes for updates needed to reflect current process, identify control gaps and make recommendations in collaboration with the business and identify areas where the function and process lacks efficiency or has too many manual steps. Draft process narratives, recommend process and/or policy change improvements and collaborate with business leaders to ensure adoption of new policies and procedures. Take a lead role when performing complex or team audits and other projects as assigned

Responsibilities:

• Complete audits to verify compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations dependent on regular monitoring of activities and senior management request. Location audit history, recent and/or recurring issues and related operational/compliance matters are key factors in determining location and process reviews. Serves as the lead when working with other staff, specifically in larger more complex locations
• Analyze key financial data prior to location visits. This includes, but is not limited to, generating relevant reports and looking into the transaction details to determine cause and identify anomalies that may require additional review
• Determine sample population for detail testing given initial analysis of data. Testing must be complete, accurate and documented. Keep focused on the larger picture and not get sidetracked on minor details. Can put data into perspective and readily identify what a material finding is
• Maintain organized audit workpapers per established methods (online and hardcopy)
• Prepare audit notes and communicate findings to management in a constructive, collaborative manner. Provide guidance on company policies and effective corrective action plans. Keep VP of Internal Audit updated as required
• Establish and maintain productive work relationships with all departments and levels of staff. Skillful at being persuasive but not demanding. Attend and participate in cross functional meetings to understand new processes and issues that affect the company
• Serve as a back-up on collaborative internal and external activities (i.e. CONA Audit Working Group) when VP is unavailable, and other tasks when appropriate
• Serve as a mentor and trainer for staff. Review work and provide coaching on improvement
• Maintain and update audit database
• Efficiently and effectively complete assignments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree Accounting, Business Administration or Finance preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
• 4 + years experience in controls and auditing or accounting related field
• Knowledge of internal controls across the various business functions (e.g. finance reporting, warehouse, etc.)
• Experience in supervising and coaching staff, or ability and skill set to do so with successful completion of duties regularly performed by an Auditor I
• Understanding of company financial reporting systems (i.e. SAP, Power BI) and relevant applications (i.e. Samsara, Comdata)

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