Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Reporting to the Internal Controls Senior Manager, the Internal Controls Lead will be responsible for maintaining an effective system of internal controls and ensuring compliance with Stryker policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Also, this role will support internal operational processes and programs for mitigation of financial risk.

Who we need:

Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

What you will do:

Ensure key risks are appropriately identified for all operational areas, documented, and mitigated by appropriately designed internal controlsSupport controls scheduling and performance monitoringPerform the assessment of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002Coordinate testing and audits with internal and external audit teamsReview, follow-up, and report on issues and associated management remediation action plansInteract with process and control owners to maintain current knowledge of business, organizational and technological changes and to ensure controls and process documentation are updated as needed.Assist the teams to ensure internal control narratives, standard operating procedures and desktop procedures are kept up to date

What you will need:

A combined 4-year experience in a in a multinational in the areas of audit, internal control or accountingFamiliar with USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley ActFamiliar with database management and Excel is a plusKnowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systemsFluent spoken and written English. Any other European language is a plus

Education & Special trainings:

A bachelor or master’s degree (Finance)Familiar with Oracle, Blackline and Hyperion (preferable)

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