Internal Control Analyst

WHY BUNZL?As one of the world's largest providers of distribution and outsourcing services across the Facilities Management, Food Processing, Industrial Safety, Hospitality and Specialist Healthcare sectors, the opportunities we provide our global team of some 24,000 talented people is endless. Ours is a culture of bringing out the best in people. And we do this with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a firm commitment to training and development, and dedicated leaders who believe that every day is a new day to see new opportunities.YOUR ROLEAs the Internal Controls Analyst, your primary responsibility is to support the BA APAC Internal Controls Lead in implementing the Internal Controls Essential Program, ensuring readiness for compliance with the new UK Controls Act. You will follow Bunzl Group Internal Controls' direction and assist in monitoring the program's progress for KPIs, tracking open controls deficiencies across all APAC businesses, and fulfilling other reporting requests to PLC. Additionally, you will collaborate with the APAC Internal Controls Lead and BU Management on any control gap remediation and improvement projects.

• Maintain the Risk and Controls Matrix (RACM), conduct controls testing, and coordinate risk and controls self-assessments, including some IT General Controls.
• Assist the BA APAC CFO in maintaining finance-related policies and procedures in line with controls objectives in the Bunzl Controls Framework, ensuring consistent application across business units (BUs).
• Support training and development activities for BU IC process owners, especially during the rollout of new control requirements and PLC requests.
• Aid BUs in preparing for audits, such as performing pre-audit checks on critical controls scoped for external audit and common audit findings.
• Coordinate Group risk and compliance reporting requests.
• Advocate for the adoption of Governance Risk and Compliance and Microsoft 365 systems and applications.
• Monitor and proactively follow up with BU Management on the progress of agreed actions for control gaps, ensuring timely remediation. Provide guidance and hands-on support when necessary.

ABOUT YOUTo excel in this role, you should possess or be in the process of achieving relevant professional qualifications in Australia such as CA, CPA, or CIA, with a business degree or undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.

• You should have a minimum of four years' experience in a similar role, preferably with a large complex organization or Big4 first mover in risk & audit/finance governance, Sox controls compliance equivalent exposure.
• Working knowledge of the most recent controls methodology is essential, along with expertise in process and control evaluation, deficiency management, and process improvement.
• Strong research and analytical skills are a must, as is the ability to confidently communicate with a range of audiences and build relationships within Bunzl and across external stakeholders.
• You should engage effectively with risk, gather and draw on information to drive different approaches, and demonstrate a growth mindset, self-reliance, and a focus on results.
• Autonomy in structuring time and tasks to achieve outcomes is key, as is a willingness to help and guide others to address any policy and controls questions.

BENEFITSBunzl offers a broad and flexible range of benefits to our team including profit share scheme for eligible employees, exclusive motor vehicle and health insurance products, travel and accommodation discounts, study assistance, many wellbeing and community programs and access to discounted Bunzl products.WE BELIEVEWith an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, we believe that together we can achieve anything. We believe that through diversity we build strength and stability, and that the safety and security of our employees is not negotiable. Through innovation we find solutions, with an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, and we believe that together we can achieve anything. Investing in our local communities is the right thing to do, and here in APAC that investment is creating a sustainable environment for us and those who follow.WE WELCOME ALLAt Bunzl we believe that through diversity we build strength and support the principle of equality and diversity in employment. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe that it is in the company's best interests and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise. If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.APPLYAt Bunzl, we believe that when you join our team, your potential is endless. Because at Bunzl… We believe in you! If you like the sound of this, then we definitely want you on our team.We are a Circle Back Platinum Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.No Agencies please.Advertised: 16 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time