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Internal Control Consultant - Sr Prof

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an Internal Controls Consultant.  This position is a member of the North American Internal Controls Team which supports K-C businesses and functions to ensure operations are conducted in a manner that complies with all internal control requirements. The Internal Controls Consultant partners with businesses and functional teams to study, evaluate, and recommend control improvements.  He or she often participates as an advisory member of project teams to guide teams on control matters as new processes are developed.  He or she will also assist Internal and External Audit teams in audit planning to ensure efficiency, and will engage in discussion of proposed audit findings and remediation of audit findings by businesses and functions.

This position reports to the North American Assistant Regional Controller, and is part of the Kimberly-Clark Corporate Controller’s group.

Maintaining a strong internal control environment is essential to K-C.  A strong and consistent understanding of controls, a common corporate internal control vision, and consistent communication to customers is required to ensure success.

Core Accountabilities
The scope of this position includes K-C North American business, across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, having approximately $10 billion in annual Net Sales.   It spans.  The members of the North American team are expected to set the global standard for excellence in internal control, and at times collaboration with internal control counterparts in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa will be required.

• Lead or assist on internal control projects


• Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the company is getting good value for its investment in controls


• Work with process owners on corporate initiatives and new or changed processes to ensure controls are addressed adequately and efficiently


• Work with businesses and functions to ensure that a strong internal control environment exists, and that key controls and other requirements are being properly implemented and monitored


• Drive efforts to facilitate the corporate move toward a principles and risk-based approach to controls through effective communications, change management and training


• Collaborate with businesses, business functions, and Internal Audit in the development of standard internal control programs and leading control practices


• Engage in and lead activities and initiatives to raise the awareness and knowledge level of internal controls, and provide targeted or general training to employees related to their internal control responsibilities


• Serve as the face of the Controller’s Office to business teams for all internal control questions, interpretations, or issues


• Develop talent and capability of self, team, and customers


• Be a source of strong internal control knowledge to the organization

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in finance or accounting (preferred) or another business-related field


• 10-20 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a business-related function


• 3 years of direct experience with and strong knowledge of internal controls, including Corporate Financial Instructions (or equivalent), SOX and GAAP, with expert knowledge in several areas


• Knowledge of ERP systems, specifically SAP, is preferred

Behavioral Characteristics

• Proven ability to build trust with associates, strong decision making skill including analytical skills, a passion to “win consistently” as evidenced by strong results and outcomes, customer service orientation,  a drive to improve continuously, and a desire to build talent in self and others


• Highly effective communication (presentation, written and oral) and collaboration skills to deal with multiple groups and multiple levels within the organization, including senior management


• Strong project management skills and experience, including change management


• Strong planning and organizing skills


• Basic knowledge and experience with LEAN/continuous improvement tools and activities 


• High level of initiative and the ability to work independently


• Strong visionary skills to view controls from an enterprise perspective and balance control requirements with the cost and impact to the business or function to arrive at an optimal approach to control

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

 

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role outside of country, this role is available for in-country relocation only.

Primary Location

USA-TN-Knoxville

Additional Locations

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell, USA-TX-Dallas, USA-WI-Neenah

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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