Internal Control Manager

Onboarding You To The Company

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. At Distribution & Usages buisness group this means providing reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions, including power accessories, to make buildings and power networks more efficient, more people oriented and more sustainable.

Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organization where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome!

WHO ARE WE?

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth. We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

As an Internal Control Manager for North America, you will report to the Finance Director PWR G&C NAM and you will plan, direct and control audit processes, taking into account local and corporate rules and procedures.

GETTING TO KNOW THE POSITION

The Internal Control Manager will focus on ensuring compliance with the annual audit plan, the follow-up of action plans but also all our corporate controls according to Group guidelines. Overall, the role will be in charge of improving our internal control environment.

How You Make An Impact

• Support management in the implementation of an adequate internal control system to mitigate the identified risks.
• Determine the scope of internal audit and develop annual plans
• Supervise and review the progress and development of the activities and work assigned to the auditors
• Prepare and submit reports reflecting the results of the audit and document the process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and achievement of objectives
• Maintain open communication with the company's areas
• Contribute to the improvement of internal control and, as far as possible, promote staff productivity to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in processes
• Ensure and monitor the correct segregation of duties and establish, together with those in charge, the necessary controls to mitigate existing risks.
• Support management in understanding, implementing and communicating Nexans' policies and procedures and internal control system
• Evaluate compliance processes such as Business Ethics Program
• Inform about the situations of risk and impacts generated that arise in any process and express their suggestions for the improvement of the conditions of occupational health, industrial safety or impact on the environment of the company.
  
  
  

You will be expected to :

• Ensure compliance with Key Controls in established processes.
• Satisfactorily execute audits according to the audit plan.
• Follow up on the action plans of the audited areas to verify compliance with the recommendations issued and carry out the closure.
• Identify potential problems and opportunities for improvement of the company and generate recommendations to add value to the internal customer.
• Support the areas in the development of improvement projects.
• Maintain the segregation process.
  
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE ?

Education & Experience

• Professional in public accounting, business administration or industrial engineering.
• Complementary training: Diploma or training in auditing or tax auditing and/or risk management.
• Specialist/Master's Degree: Auditing, finance, internal control, taxation, business administration or related.
• Experience of more than 7 years in accounting or financial areas and in internal auditing or tax auditing.
  
  
  

Knowledge

• Audit principles, procedures and techniques
• International auditing standards and standards.
• International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Risk identification and assessment.
• Handling office tools.
• SAP ERP Management
• Information analysis
• Internal control and internal audit standards.
  
  
  

Soft Skills & Strategic Thinking

• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Effective communication
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment, balancing multiple priorities
  
  
  

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
• As a group, we believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential, that's why we're committed to providing you with a range of internal mobility opportunities for professional and personal development
• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible dental/healthcare/vision options, a competitive Company matched Defined Contribution Plan, additional voluntary retirement fund options
  
  
  

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance, united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at the same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

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