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Zimmer Biomet Internal Controls Analyst - SOX in Warsaw, Poland
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.
What You Can Expect
As a member of the Internal Controls and Compliance Team, this position will report to the Director – Controls and Compliance and be responsible for maintaining an effective system of internal controls and to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and any applicable laws and regulations. Develop non-SOX finance and compliance work programs and lead internal testing of those activities.
How You'll Create Impact
Supports the assessment of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002
Works with members of the Shard Service Center (SSC) functional teams (ITC, PTP, RTR) to complete documentation of SOX narratives. Ensure key risks are appropriately identified and documented for the record to report, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Guide process owners in detailing, documenting, and implementing controls
Train new SSC functional teams to understand and comply with internal control requirements
Perform SOX control walkthroughs of non-SSC processes and update narratives, flowcharts and risk-control matrix documentation with information provided by process and control owners
Conduct internal control testing of assigned areas (SSC and non-SSC) and identify areas for further investigation ensuring deliverables are completed according to the established schedule and required standards
Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance, craft solutions, and train
Assist with management and oversight of the Internal Controls Analyst
Coordinate testing and review with internal and external audit
Interact with process and control owners to maintain current knowledge of business, organizational and technological changes and to ensure controls and documentation are updated as needed.
Develop non-SOX finance and compliance work programs and lead internal testing of those activities.
Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, multi-task and meet deadlines consistently
Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
Computer or technical knowledge
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
What Makes You Stand Out
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Public accounting or Internal Audit experience
3-7 years accounting or audit experience including internal control testing
Fluency in English required and Spanish preferred
CPA/Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification preferred
Prior Supervisory Experience a plus
Travel Expectations
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability