europe finance compliance manager

JOB DETAILS WHAT YOU WILL DO: You will be responsible for governance of Finance, Business, Procurement and HR operations, conduct periodic financial audits for different business units in the region. HOW YOU WILL DO IT: As an experienced Finance Compliance Manager you will be responsible to drive the business to ensure effective financial and operational internal controls are in place and are operating effectively. You will make sure that the Johnson Controls SOX Common Control Matrix is followed and run periodic audits to ensure that all the business units within the region are complying with the internal control requirements. As a Finance Compliance Manager you will be the key individual to drive all the internal control remediation actions. You will support the business units in the region and both internal - external auditors for SOX purpose during the audit phase, after-which you will be also responsible to review the audit reports with key stakeholders and develop reports and accurate/achievable sustainable remediation action plans which are executed on targeted time. As a finance compliance professional you will support the management team to create and on time submit management representation letters in every quarter, share on timely basis the control environment reports, and action plans. You will play a vital role of finance compliance partner for the business units in JCH European region and identify the risk at country or entity level. You will also be assigned special projects as per the business needs. WHAT YOU LOOK FOR * Degree in Accounting/Finance and professional accounting qualification * At least 6-8 years of increasing responsibility in public accounting and/or MNC in a finance position * Significant working experience with SOX, US GAAP, Risk assessment process * Demonstrated regional exposure is preferred * Analytical and process oriented with proven ability to drive accountability and results * Demonstrated cross cultural awareness * Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint * Experience with HFM, OneStream, Oracle and SAP is an advantage * Industry experience is highly preferred * Ability to travel WHO WE ARE Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning is one of the world's larger HVAC manufacturer offering his customers products with high technological added value. Resulting from a recent Joint Venture between Johnson Controls and Hitachi Air Conditioning, the company has 24 factories around the world with more than 14,000 employees. Its European branch, Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe (HACE) has great ambitions, especially in France, where it continues to progress and currently stand among the leaders. The development of Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe in France requires the recruitment of highly motivated, professional and ambitious talents who will strengthen the team in place. Our values, our team spirit and our ambitions are all assets that will convince you.