Internal Control Analyst

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 

Porpose of the role: 

As an Internal Control Specialist you will help deliver the SOX compliance program. This will include assisting with evaluating, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for the Business and Functions. In this role, the individual will provide an organized and effective approach to documenting and testing controls with the business to support the SOX compliance program. This individual will actively work with the control owners in different business countries and functions and coordinate with various control disciplines (e.g. internal audit, enterprise risk management and Application & IT General Controls). The role will require regular contact with both external and internal auditors as part of the annual SOX compliance and Audit program. The role will serve as the first point of contact for the country/process Internal Control Framework. In addition, this Role will document, update and review of the existing process narratives.

Your responsibilities will be: 

• Perform management testing of the existing Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for multiple business processes and countries.
• Ensure good maintenance of Internal Control documentation and processes.
• Ensure timely completion of ICoFR reports and progress / findings to the Internal Control Manager.
• Support the Internal Control Manager by creating internal control testing reports for Senior Management and stakeholders.
• Maintain status and progress reporting against the SOX program timeline, and specific ad hoc projects as required.
• Lead the internal control design and operating effectiveness testing program for the countries in scope.
• Providing control guidance for remediation of controls and support evaluating deficiencies identified across the Group.
• Lead the annual SOX scope and control rationalization and design effectiveness.
• Support the Internal Control Manager remediating both internal and external audit agreed actions.
• Lead the remediation of segregation of duties conflicts.
• Identify the opportunities to automate manual internal controls.
• Support the manual internal controls by data analytics and process mining capabilities.
• Support the Internal Control Manager for ad-hoc investigations or operational troubleshooting across the Group.
• Ensure implementation of and compliance with the SOX Compliance methodology.
• Provide Internal Control Framework improvement suggestions.
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally to build positive relationships across the business, control functions and with external auditors.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other risk and control functions (e.g. Internal Audit).
• Understand external audit requirements to provide appropriate internal control and management testing documentation that meets external auditor needs.
• Lead the discussions with stakeholders related to internal controls operations within country and BSC (process supervisors, Head of Finance). KPI’s

The benefits you will enjoy:

• Inspiring office environment in a centre location of Budapest
• As our name is new, you can expect exciting finance related projects and challenges
• We take care of your growth you can always learn from our charismatic, professional leaders
• A career path that will indicate you to develop
• A company culture, where we are proud of each other, and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly appreciated
• A community, where you can freely share your own creative ideas and suggestions to create a better world
• Flexibility and home office - based on team agreement - here you can find real work life blend

This role will suit you if you have the following:

• Relevant Accounting / Auditing qualification (preferred Chartered Accountant / Chartered Internal Auditor / CPA or similar)
• Minimum 3 Years Internal Audit / Internal Control experience, including preferably Big-4 experience
• Advanced Excel Skills
• IFRS / IAS • SOX (Including PCAOB & SEC regulations plus)
• Internal Audit Principles
• Internal Control
• ERP knowledge (SAP advantageous)

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.