Regional Finance Compliance Manager

Johnson Controls in Bratislava is searching for experienced Compliance Manager in Finance.

Responsibilities

·         Drive the business to ensure effective financial and operational internal controls are in place and operating effectively

·         Ensure compliance to Johnson Controls SOX Common Control Matrix.

·         Ensure all entities within the region are complying with the internal control requirements by performing testing and reviews

·         Drives all internal control remediation efforts within the region by collaborating with the business and ensuring remediation actions are effective and efficient and are executed in a timely manner

·         Support the business during internal and external auditors for SOX purposes, internal and external audits, and other reviews

·         Review internal and external audit reports with key stakeholders to develop responses and proper remediation action plans.  Ensure developed actions plans are sustainable, complied with in a timely manner and executed on a timely basis

·         Coordinate, on behalf of Senior Management, the preparation and timely submission of the quarterly Management Representation Letters

·         Effectively partner with the business to identify risk at the entity and country level

·         Facilitate knowledge sharing across the region related to common control issues resulting in designing training and common remediation efforts

·         Lead special projects as assigned.

·         Report to senior regional and global management status updates of control environment, actions plans, etc.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and professional accounting qualification or relevant advanced certifications (CPA, CIA, or equivalent)

·         At least 6 years of increasing responsibility working in public accounting and/or an American multi-national corporation in a Finance Management position

·         Significant working experience with Sarbanes Oxley, US GAAP, and Risk Assessment process

·         Background in multiple project and people management

·         History of demonstrating global business acumen with experience in working successfully in a multinational, matrix driven organization. 

·         Analytical and process oriented with proven ability to drive accountability and results.

·         Demonstrated cross cultural awareness.

·         Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

·         Experience with HFM, iScala, Oracle and SAP is a benefit.

·         Comparable industry experience is a benefit

·         Ability to 50% travel

What we offer
We offer an exciting and challenging position with great professional responsibility. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition we offer career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents.