Head of Internal Controls Ref. No: 7529

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re driven by progress and thrive on the challenge of relentless improvement. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people.

Pioneering technology takes more than just inventive engineers. At Dyson, we take a problem-solving approach to everything we do. And across our support teams, we’re proud to be different. And importantly, we support change to maintain our rapid growth.

Region: Kraków, małopolskie

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What do you need to have?

• BA/BS or MS in Accounting required, CPA or MBA preferred
• CIA/CISA qualification will be a plus
• A proven leader that has 7 or more years of experience as an internal/external auditor or similar role in other organization
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and SOX compliance acquired through related work experience in increasingly complex roles
• Understanding and experience of standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification will be a plus
• Ability to connect the dots in the processes to identify process gaps
• Being capable of directing the resolution of complex or unusual business problems while applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Ability to utilise data to drive change in behaviour and provide meaningful feedback
• High communication skills
• Ability to motivate and encourage a productive working environment
• Comfortable working with senior leadership
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with high volume activities and changing priorities

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What will you be responsible for?

The Head of Internal Controls role offers an excellent opportunity to help shape and drive our Finance organization to the next level. This role will be working with many functions in the organization and designing internal controls in the processes that will be implemented across the globe.

In this role, you will report to the Director of Finance Services and work closely with the Internal Audit team as well as other Finance teams to develop effective and efficient internal controls system. The goal is to design a common framework for the company on an approach for internal controls over financial reporting including guidance relating to the prevention and detection of fraud and misconduct. The implementation of the controls should be practical and the benefits easily understood and accepted by the business.

 

Framework design, Performance and Governance:

• Taking full ownership to develop a framework for internal controls in the company which includes the approach, performance, governance and monitoring. Where necessary, this can be in alignment with the Internal Audit and other Finance functions
• Driving the identification and assessment of internal control and compliance risks by process with the GPOs. Develop preventive controls via usage of technology
• Agreeing on the documents that will serve as evidences for each control, the control-owner, the frequency of the control performance and depository of evidences
• Elevating the importance of internal control and compliance awareness in the organization through initiatives, communication and training to team-members/Stakeholders
• Fully accountable for the accurate completion of the Finance Control Self-Assessment (FCSA) related to all processes performed by the company Business Services (DBS) and all remediation actions, if any
• Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of internal control and compliance programme elements and support business on any new processes to ensure effective and efficient controls are in place
• Participating in all internal control and compliance matters within the organization and establish oneself as the Go-to person on matters relating to internal control and compliance within the company
• Establishing regular meeting with stakeholders to discuss issues/solutions/updates on internal controls and compliance.
• Establishing clear and concise Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the function, monitoring and performing root cause analysis to ensure process performances are as expect
• Establishing clear Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Reverse SLA (RSLA) and ensure that clear communication to stakeholders and that teams are able to deliver on them

 Leadership, Relationships and Strategy:

• Actively engagement and leading stakeholders to embrace internal controls and compliance in all processes
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders from a culturally diverse background to achieve established internal controls and compliance goals
• Benchmark shared services organization against other companies and staying abreast of process trends and leading practices to formulate strategic direction and drive continuous process improvements
• Ensuring collaboration with other Centres in the region and partners
• Leading on the local Corporate Social Responsibility agenda ensuring that the company DBS is a valued local corporate citizen

People and Culture:

• Building high calibre teams that are collaborative and candid. Ensuring adequate back-ups for critical roles. Coaching and developing talent
• Cultivating the company culture and values of being Different, Authentic, Pioneering
• Building trusting relationships with Finance leaders and partners
• Sharing knowledge, innovation ideas, best practices and conduct regular trainings for teams in DBS to ensure process knowledge is updated
• Champion culture of continuous improvement and reward individual and team successes

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What do we offer:

• Possibility to take part in creating new GBS centre and to shape its future
• High autonomy, decisiveness  and independence in acting
• Opportunity to work in a fast growing company, pioneer in its field
• Extensive training program – internal and external
• Private healthcare
• Cafeteria package

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