Internal Control Manager

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ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is looking for an Internal Control Manager for Sweden being based in Västerås, Sweden. Your role will help write the future by actively supporting and guiding management in shaping the next level of Internal Controls for Robotics & Discrete Automation.
The Internal Control Manager is a key member of the Finance team and in the global Robotics & Discrete Automation Internal Control team. In this role you will directly report to the Business Internal Control Manager Robotics & Discrete Automation.


Your responsibilities
Provide oversight to ensure operational management maintains a robust control environment supporting all businesses in Sweden following the lead country concept. Offer internal clients professional expertise relating to Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
Support/conduct process walkthroughs to identify control gaps and improvements in pursuit of high-quality risk and control execution. Evaluate and improve the control environment and operational effectiveness for ABB entities in Sweden and ensure compliance with ABB’s policies and procedures.
Support and drive the implementation of process and control design enhancements to standardize processes and controls to simplify and rationalize the internal control environment.
Promote the importance of a strong internal control environment and the roles and responsibilities within that environment to maintain ABB’s reputation - to ensure ABB is viewed by our customers, suppliers, stockholders and other stakeholders as a reliable and respected business partner.
Assist in the implementation of local or group wide methodology changes. Encourage use of technology to enhance the control environment, processes and controls, i.e. by identification of potentials for automation of processes and/or controls.
Support the assessment of deficiencies and their underlying root causes. Monitor and guide management in the timely and sustainable remediation of deficiencies including the remediation and deficiency assessment process.
Deliver periodic training and expertise to Process Owners, Control Owners and Control Performers to ensure successful execution of roles and responsibilities.
Contribute to maintain solid Segregation of Duties (SoD) in and across IT-systems together with business and IT – assessing SoD conflicts, support in designing mitigating controls where SoD conflicts are unavoidable.
Live ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.



Your background
University degree in Business Administration/ Finance or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 5-8 years of experience in internal control or audit.
Good business knowledge and working experience around process improvements and project management.
Solid understanding of internal control methodology & practices.
Solid understanding of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Professional qualification equivalent to CPA/CIA is an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluent in English language (spoken and written), Swedish language is an advantage.



More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
Recruiting Manager Mathias Burk, +49 621 438 12 29, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Pia Hill, +46 21 34 47 51; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +46 21 32 90 97; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +46 761 42 01 39.
Are you ready for this new exciting and awarding challenge? Selection process and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis so please send in your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!