Title Group Internal Control Manager
Company Smurfit Westrock
Country Ireland
Location Dublin – Group HQ
Function Group Internal Control
About Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 62 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® packaging and point- of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Overview/Background
This is an opportunity to join the Group Internal Control team at the beginning of the journey of assessment of risks and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) following the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing of the combined Smurfit Westrock organisation. In this challenging role, you will have the chance to help shape and drive the company’s Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) framework, while building relationships with key stakeholders within the business along the way. As such, adherence to deadlines, communication skills and a flexible approach will be vital.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
• Contribute to the design of the Group’s internal control framework. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and continuously improve the framework
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders across various regions
• Support with queries, identify knowledge gaps and provide training/ guidance
• Contribute to the preparation of the Group financial risk assessment and scoping for SOX
• Contribute to the administration of the quarterly and annual SOX certification processes
• Work closely with the business to ensure key controls are timely identified and embedded in the process, tested, and operating effectively
• Monitor & advise process owners on action plans for remediation of deficient controls on a timely basis
• Perform root cause analysis and design efficient and effective remediation plans
• Work closely with process/control owners to ensure that deficiencies are timely resolved
• Create value for the business by helping to design effective solutions to drive compliance with company policies in an efficient manner & thereby reduce the risk of material financial reporting misstatements
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic reporting to key stakeholders such as senior management
• Assist in developing practical approaches and solutions that address internal control compliance challenges and issues
• Assist to drive change, implement process improvements, and be a valued business partner.
Key Competencies/Qualifications/Requirements
• >7 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in a financial compliance role (with a strong preference for SOX experience)
• Fluent in English, Spanish an advantage
• Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and get the job done
• Able to identify, document and evaluate key financial & business control processes in a global organisation, with a strong understanding of the relationship between risks and controls
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with key stakeholders within the business
• A proactive & flexible team player - ready and willing to listen and learn in a hands-on environment
• Driven and self-motivated