Internal Controls Manager

Everything would be very different without ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. Buildings. Vehicles. Home appliances. Technology products. All of them are made of our steel. And our steel is made by you. Working to the highest standards and putting safety first, you can join us to create the steel that tomorrow’s world will be made of.         

                           

We are seeking leaders to help us transform the future of steel, who want to impact the world with innovative ideas, boldness and creativity.

 

For us, people who think differently generate innovative solutions and more creative responses to challenges. Therefore, we value diversity as a source of new perspectives for business and promote an inclusive work environment, in which everyone has the same opportunities for human and professional development.

 

And naturally you expect a fair salary, paid holidays and other benefits. And of course, you are looking for job satisfaction. What else is there? At ArcelorMittal North America the answer is there is a lot more. 

 

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OPPORTUNITY

The Internal Controls Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and internal controls that are determined by the markets we serve within the North American region.

The position reports to the CFO North America and will support management in ensuring that the annual SOX program is conducted effectively and with objectivity, transparency, consistency, quality, and reliability of results across the region to enable the CEO and CFO North America to make their assertion with confidence and to enable the external auditor to give their audit opinion.

 

This leader in this role performs and coordinates activities related to internal and external audits of company and/or business unit functional areas to ensure compliance with enforceable standards. The purpose of the role is to support the business with the provision of subject matter expertise on internal control related matters within ArcelorMittal, ensuring the verification of internal controls for the company's priority, as well as ensuring the implementation of the necessary recommendations to mitigate risks, resolve deviations and strengthen the necessary management mechanisms to a robust internal control framework.

 

A successful candidate will challenge the businesses and provide proactive, practical support to enable management to identify and understand the risks they are exposed to and ensure these risks are properly managed and mitigated by an integrated internal controls framework. The individual works closely with all areas of the organization (accounting, legal, logistics, IT, management and internal audit and the external auditors) and different stakeholders.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execution of full SOX program - risk assessment, walkthrough and process documentation controls testing, remediation and design of controls.

• Drive and monitor completion of SOX program as per requirements of global calendar, including quality reviews, and direct responsibility for all work related to control improvement and/or remediation of design deficiencies.

• Coordinate the annual SOX scoping, risk assessment and SOX compliance workplan.

• Coordinate with external consultants and external auditors to facilitate SOX audits and reviews.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of new business initiatives on SOX compliance.

• Interact with compliance teams, regulatory groups, and other company personnel to build relationships, address compliance issues, develop advocacy plans and resolve problems.

• Developing and maintaining a system of internal controls framework in alignment with SOX requirements.

• Maintain documentation of internal controls and procedures, both for internal controls and SOX key controls to ensure compliance with SOX regulations.

• Ensure the execution (planning and managing all activities) of the annual SOX / SOX ITGC - IT General Controls assessment work, including performance of annual risk assessments, review of risk and control matrices, performance of internal control testing, creation and implementation of management remediation plans, and evaluation of control deficiencies.

• Provide training and guidance to employees on SOX requirements and compliance procedures.

• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of SOX controls to senior management and stakeholders.

• Serve as subject matter expert and the primary point of contact for SOX-related inquiries and issues, resolving them in a timely