Risk & Internal Control SOX TIER 1 Specialist

Job Description

Industry: Wholesale Building Materials
Seniority for this role: Not Applicable
CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. For more information visit: www.crh.com About CRH in Romania We are the most dynamic group of companies in construction industry in Romania, employing over 2160 colleagues across all our business lines and operating over 50 units national wide managed through our legal entities: Romcim, Elpreco, Ferrobeton, Bauelemente, Sapphire & Tehnoworld. Our building and construction solutions span aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, precast elements, building products for masonry and outdoor landscaping, and alternative fuels. The combination of people, know-how, technology, assets and innovation enables us to offer unrivaled customized solutions for infrastructure, non-residential and residential market segments contributing to the way our world is built. For more information visit: www.romcim.ro, www.elpreco.ro, www.ferrobeton.ro, www.baulemente.ro, www.tehnoworld.ro JOB MISSION: This role, in Romania Risk & Internal Control function, is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of country Risk & Internal Control agenda in its support of the business. Operating at country level the role involves interacting with a range of key stakeholders in Operating Companies, at Cluster level, senior Divisional management and Group. A key focus of the Risk & Internal Control team is the further development of best practices through the CRH Control framework and implement for one of the opcos SOX TIER 1 standards, evolving from current TIER 3. The Risk & Internal Control SOX TIER 1 Specialist will have a pivotal role in implementation of this standard in CRH units in Romania , from project planning through supporting the set-up of controls and training for business users In addition, it is envisaged that the individual will champion the Risk & Internal Control automation journey and drive further improvements and optimisations in the control environments. Engagement with the stakeholders on control improvements, best practices and the adaptation thereof is a key part of this role. The role is based in Bucharest but can be primarily performed remotely, according to company policy of working from home. It also involves business travels to different CRH locations in Romania or other locations abroad, as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: The tasks and responsibilities as outlined below reflect the role’s twin objectives in challenging the businesses and providing proactive, practical guidance to various stakeholders to properly design, implement, enforce and document the controls specific to TIER 1 standard . Prepare and execute specific tasks in advisory risk and internal control planning Provide support in preparation and proper conduct of internal audit missions Ensure the design, documentation of controls, and SOX controls compliance Establish together with Cluster and local management the implementation calendar for TIER 1 standard Be the project manager for TIER 1 standard implementation and migration from TIER 3 level Bring Internal Controls to the next level and be part of the automation journey in Internal controls using SOFY controls tool and assessing opportunities for continuous control monitoring Critically review and assess IT & Financial internal controls operating within the businesses and collaborate with local management in addressing weaknesses, mitigating risks and improving controls Define best practices in relation to internal controls, fraud and risk mitigation, and governance policies and ensure adoption thereof Ensure controls’ enhancement and standardization (incl. supervision and administration of control tasks in SOFY) in line with Europe Risk& Internal control requirements Be the subject matter expert for risk and internal control related matters for the businesses Translate control weaknesses into viable control solutions and best practices Ensure control improvements and best practises are adapted accordingly Participate in training / coaching activities Ensure stakeholder relationships are appropriately managed to maximise chances of adoption JOB REQUIREMENTS: Handles detailed information effectively and is consistently attentive to detail while producing high quality outputs Ability to set priorities and plan realistically Uses good interpersonal skills to provide constructive challenge to operating companies while remaining supportive Can establish co-operation and relationships within own team and with other teams Has the ability to maintain an effective performance under pressure or when faced with setbacks Approaches stakeholders’ requests with a “can-do” attitude, is an agile thinker Able to quickly understand the business and establish trusting and effective working relationships with local management Good understanding of finance processes and controls. Affinity with IT is beneficial Drive to innovate Internal Controls Must be motivated and have a high degree of initiative Solution orientated Able to communicate observations and other feedback in an open, collaborative, honest and constructive manner Able to interact effectively with staff at all levels and from all cultural backgrounds Intellectual horsepower with the ability to bring abstract frameworks to practical workings Able to efficiently manage workload, sense for priority / urgency, prepared to do ‘it’ all Proven SOX TIER 1 work experience for the minimum 3 years University education is highly desirable Willingness to travel as required Show more Show less