Internal Control Manager

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At Kimberly-Clark, we don t settle for ordinary and neither should you. We re on a mission to deliver Better Care for a Better World, and that takes exceptional people who are passionate about making a difference. From our new Global Capability Center in Pune, you ll help power our iconic brands and global operations with your expertise, innovation, and drive.

Summary

Lead the design and implementation of a world-class internal control framework across global operations. This role is pivotal in strengthening the second line of defense, ensuring financial integrity, and driving compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes.

Position Description

Support Global Process Owners and Segment Internal Control teams to drive global controls design for operational processes and build a strong second line of defense to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with regulations

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Internal Control strategy aligned with the company s overall objectives.

• Drive Global Risk assessment process to identify, assess and prioritize financial and operating risks

• Design, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework

• Drive a strong governance model to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practices eg SOX, ESG, COSO, etc

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to build a well coordinated internal controls monitoring plan

• Design and implement a Finding governance model to drive timely and effective remediation of all Finance related issues (internal/external audit, FRL, MCVs, SOX, operational, etc.)

• Provide guidance and direction to Segments to implement global controls design and policies

• Communicate internal control issues and recommendations clearly and effectively across the organization

• Engage with internal (DTS, GBS, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial etc) and external stakeholders to understand their internal controls needs

Leadership Competencies

• Ability to build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders

• Capability of anticipating future trends and their impact on the internal control environment.

• Analytical skills: strong analytical abilities to assess risks, evaluate controls and interpret data. Proficiency in identifying patterns, issues and opportunities for improvement

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and teamwork across functions. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and build consensus

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and priorities

• Ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate effectively to implement internal control changes

• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. Focus on mentoring, coaching and fostering professional growth

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources and meet deadlines

• In-depth knowledge of internal control frameworks (eg, SOX, COSO) and relevant regulations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate internal control issues and recommendations

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred; 12+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management in a global organization. Experience in big 4 audit firm strongly preferred.

About Us

Huggies . Kleenex . Cottonelle . Scott . Kotex . Poise . Depend . Kimberly-Clark Professional . You already know our legendary brands and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we re always looking for new and better ways to perform so there s your open door of opportunity. It s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

And finally, the fine print .

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

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