Sr Accountant, Process & Controls
Novelis Corporation

Job Info

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Position Overview

Novelis is seeking an experienced process and controls professional to join our corporate controllership team as Sr. Accountant, Process & Controls. This role is responsible for review and testing processes and controls across the Finance organization to identify gaps and enhancement opportunities. He/she will liaise with Finance associates to coordinate SOX testing along with overseeing audit findings and providing recommendations to ensure robust remediation.
Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Learn the business to understand financial transactions, processes and systems and identify opportunities to implement new controls
• Research, suggestand implement process improvement and system enhancements that will increase efficiency and/or mitigate risk for the organization with a focus on automated/digital solutions
• Collaborate and support Manager, Process & Controls to develop and execute long-term plan for internal SOX compliance and next-generation SOX initiatives past 2021
• Work with regional SOX coordinators, internal audit, external service providers and external auditors in executing the annual SOX 404 plan
• Participate in the annual SOX scoping and risk assessment exercise to ensure appropriate controls are included within the SOX compliance program
• Perform process and control walkthroughs with process owners, help update process documentation (narratives, flowcharts) and conduct tests of design for key controls
• Gather key control documentation to execute tests of operating effectiveness
• Conduct and document tests of operating effectiveness for key controls within SOX testing repository
• Communicate status of testing approach and results of testing with Internal Controls team, external auditor, and Global Controllership team, as appropriate
• Assess new processes to identify financial risks, providing subject matter expertise on SOX compliance, working cross functionally to consult with business control owners to design compliant and efficient solutions
• Evaluate business changes and system projects to determine the extent of impact to the SOX program and provide a SOX scoping opinion that is supported by data and knowledge of the business
• Assist in incorporating any company acquisitions into the SOX compliance program
• Provide training and education to process owners around SOX topics, including sufficiency of control evidence, management review controls, key reports (IPE), etc.
• Facilitate internal and external audits and assessments
• Liaise with Finance associates to coordinate their participation in risk management programs
• Conduct periodic control assessments to ensure control gaps are identified and remediated
• Support development of remediation plans, communicate with stakeholders, and help implement plans as needed
• Ensure we are aligned with our reporting of deficiencies and our conclusions as to the magnitude of any deficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA, CIA, CISA certifications preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance; 3+ years of experience with financial controls activities
• Experience working within a large, multi-national companya plus
• Experience working in accounting firm and/or consulting servicesa plus
• Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience applying knowledge of SOX requirements
• Process improvement and change management experience
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to conduct analysis of financial processes and systems
• Advanced level of presentation (verbal/written) and relationship building skills
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and operational risk management
• Intermediate computing skills and experience with various financial systems/applications
• Demonstrable professional integrity
• Intermediate understanding of regulatory requirements
• Strong knowledge of information technology controls preferred
• Experience with SAP, Oracle Financials and OneStream a plus

Location Profile

Novelis' Global Corporate Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta Georgia and employs approximately 250 people. It is co-located with Novelis' North America regional office which employs approximately 225 people. Supporting its 24 operations worldwide Novelis' corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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