Internal Controls Analyst

Bunzl Distribution 01 One CityPlace Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63141, USA Internal Controls Analyst This position is based in St. Louis, MO. This is not a remote role. The Internal Controls Analyst will support the Internal Controls Manager to develop, maintain, and monitor an effective internal controls environment within Bunzl North America through active engagement within the risk assessment, control creation and implementation, and continuous monitoring processes. Responsibilities Take part in the planning and establishment of an effective internal controls strategy and ensure it is executed to ensure the greater business is controlled efficiently and effectively. Assist in managing process and control owner relations. Establish key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to bring improvements to internal control environment. Assist department leaders to develop, monitor and maintain an effective internal controls environment. Monitor and report on internal control weaknesses and follow up/track resolution of control gaps via timely management action plans. Work with business process and control owners as an “internal controls coach” and business partner. This will also assist in embedding controls throughout the organization and ensure that improvement action plans are delivered by process and control owners. Plan and implement periodic internal controls monitoring assessments of the business control environment. Assist in planning, coordinating and executing the completion of the periodic Risks & Controls Self-Assessment and actively work with process and control owners to implement, track and resolve any related remediation or control updates noted. Ensure internal and external benchmarking to ensure internal controls environment continues to reflect key business risks and is “fit for purpose” over time. Assist in review of the effectiveness of internal control design and recommend improvements as warranted. Assist in assessing systems and security risks and ensure that IT operations follow corporate standards and regulatory requirements. Keep updated on current developments affecting internal controls and audit procedures. Provide updates to management as needed and proactively effect corresponding changes in internal controls. Use a proactive approach to follow up on ineffective controls and implementation of improvement plans. Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting 0–2 years of related experience Professional designation (CPA, CIA, etc.), or in progress is preferred Strong client focus and ability to build strong relationships with the business Strong business acumen and desire to learn Analytical with attention to detail Smart; proven ability to “simplify the complex” Strong problem solving and decision-making skills; strong negotiation skills Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to implement change effectively Experience in implementing risk-based processes and controls Global and international experiences a plus Knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.) Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite Office Experience with a range of ERPs an advantage Desire to be a part of a growing team and work within the team setting Able to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to travel up to 20% of the time Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time 401k with generous company match Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks. Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr