Job Description
Position Summary
The Compliance Sr Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley). This role involves monitoring compliance activities, conducting audits, identifying risks, assisting in the development, review and implementation of controls for key processes such as P2P, O2C, FP&A, and R2R to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory obligations are met. The Compliance Team Member will also help in training resources, monitoring compliance and quality metrics, and preparing the organization for local, Group and external audits.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks, including SOX, internal controls, and other applicable industry regulations.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact company operations.
SOX Compliance & Process Controls
- Assist in developing and implementing controls for Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.
- Ensure all controls are effectively in place and functioning as intended.
- Implement and monitor SOX controls to ensure compliance with financialreporting requirements.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls related to SOX complianc
Policy and Procedure Adherence:
- Develop, update, and enforce internal policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees on compliance and regulatory obligations.
Training and Development
- Support training resources on compliance and quality standards, processes, and controls.
- Participate in regular training sessions to stay updated on best practices and regulatory changes.
- Defect Management:
- Monitor and analyse defects in processes and products.
- Share scorecards on defects with relevant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
Audit Preparation:
- Assist in preparing the Finance team for local and external audits by ensuring all compliance and quality controls are in place.
- Coordinate with auditors and provide necessary documentation and evidence.
- Compliance Monitoring
- Update and revise compliance programs as needed to address new risks and regulatory changes.
Quality Assurance & Reporting:
- Generate and present regular reports on compliance and quality metrics to senior management
Risk Management:
- Identify potential compliance and quality risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. Internal Controls, Certification in Internal Audit, Business, Quality Management, Compliance).
- Proven experience in a compliance or quality management role.
- Strong understanding of P2P, O2C, and R2R processes.
- Excellent training and communication skills.
- Ability to analyse data and generate actionable insights.
- Experience with audit preparation and management.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills to assess compliance and quality issues.
- Effective problem-solving abilities to address and mitigate risks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to convey complex compliance and quality concepts clearly to various stakeholders
- Keen eye for detail to identify potential compliance and quality issues.
- Ensure accuracy in documentation and reporting.
- Familiarity with compliance and quality management software.
- Understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards.
- Ensure that compliance and quality initiatives align with customer expectations.
- Strive to enhance customer satisfaction through quality improvements
- Ability to adapt to changing regulations and industry standards.
- Stay updated on the latest compliance and quality trends and best practices
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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