Vice President Compliance & Ethics

Svenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetSCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2015 amounted to approximately SEK 115bn (EUR 12.3bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com
 

Overview
The Vice President Compliance & Ethics acts as staff to the Company and the SCA Compliance Council by developing and driving the SCA Group compliance program. The role also includes monitoring and reporting results of the compliance and ethics efforts of the company, as well as providing guidance for the Board and senior management team on matters relating to compliance. The VP Compliance & Ethics, together with the SCA Compliance Council, is authorized to implement all necessary actions to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and instructions are being followed, and that behaviour in the organization meets SCA’s Code of Conduct. The position is Global, across all business units and functions. The VP Compliance and Ethics will be based in the SCA HQ, Stockholm, and will report to Senior Vice President Sustainability, Kersti Strandqvist.



Main Tasks
Co-ordinates and oversees the SCA Group compliance framework and program and secures a systematic approach to implementation.
Develops, initiates, maintains and revises policies in co-operation with policy owners (Legal, HR, Sustainability, Finance, Communications and others) for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct. Oversees and supports local application of relevant policies and instructions.
Develops and periodically updates the SCA Code of Conduct to ensure continuing alignment with changing legislation and frameworks and guidelines from UN, OECD, ILO and other relevant organizations.
Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides guidance on how to avoid or remedy similar situations in the future.
Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends (Conduct inspections, audits and investigations periodically to assess staff readiness and to specifically identify where corrective actions are needed – TBD).
Provides guidance to senior management in risk, ethics and compliance matters in relation to M&A, new market entries, sourcing and others as applicable.
Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of violations of regulations, policies, instructions and the SCA Code of Conduct.
Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. Collaborates with other departments (Legal, Finance, HR, Internal audit etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
Establishes and provides direction and oversees the management of the internal complaints system and of the external Hotline.
Provides reports on a regular basis to keep the SCA Compliance Council and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts. Ensures proper reporting of violations and potential violations to the SCA Compliance Council
Institutes and maintains an effective training and communication program for the organization including the understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and instructions. Works with HR, Legal, Communications and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for employees and managers.
Monitors the performance of the Compliance program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

Key Competencies
University degree or equivalent within law or finance
A minimum of 10 years experience within FMCG or similar in an international environment, to include demonstrated leadership skills. Knowledge of operational, financial, HR procedures and regulations is a must.

Capabilities

Strong organisational and planning skills
High integrity
Holistic view and business acumen
Understand the full value chain and impact on value creation
Can turn strategy into actions and deliver results
Builds trust in an open environment by involving others
Drives for results in a complex matrix environment
Acts as a team player
Takes a broad stakeholder perspective and values diversity
Strong communication and influencing skills

Additional Information
Please apply in English and via our job portal.
In regards to the summer holidays we do appreciate your patience that the recruitment process will be prolonged. You can expect an answer late August.
SCA kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.