Internal Control Subject Matter Expert

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Stanowisko to podlega:

Global Payroll and Time Process Lead

General Information

ABB launched its Payroll Strategy Programme in early 2024 to develop a future-oriented strategy for Payroll and Time & Attendance systems. The current technology, which supports 90% of ABB's payroll and time solutions, is approaching the end of its serviceable life and is highly fragmented. Therefore, there is a pressing need to streamline and consolidate the design and architecture to simplify these solutions. The actual deployment of the defined future strategy is currently being prepared and will happen between 2026 and 2030.

As part of the Payroll Strategy Programme deployment, you will work closely with the core Project Team. This team constitutes technical, functional, deployment & project governance workstreams and includes both ABB-internal resources and external experts.

As the Internal Controls SME, you will be responsible for developing and implementing robust internal control frameworks for payroll processes, ensuring compliance with global standards and local regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with Internal Control Manager, Project team and local HR representatives to support compliant internal control landscape implementation on local markets following project implementation timelines.

You will maintain comprehensive documentation and prepare reports on internal controls, compliance, and risk management. You will work closely with corporate ABB Compliance, third-party payroll provider and the external implementation partner to integrate internal controls into the broader framework.

The role is reporting into the Global Process Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Review current in country payroll control documentation and deep dive into practice, considering risks assessment and local specificities
• Following new payroll model develop and implement robust local, in country internal control frameworks for payroll processes, ensuring alignment with globally designed controls and local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the countries with new control testing exercises, examinate evidence and deep dive into deviations. Address failures and support redesign if required to achieve full compliance on control execution.
• Develop a comprehensive controls guidance manual based on global design and insights from previous implementation waves and provide detailed guidance on internal controls positioning/localization
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control processes and frameworks
• Stay informed on international standards and frameworks (IIA, SEC / PCAOB, COSO) as well as ABB directives, guidelines and regulations as laid down in CFO Portal (FiPo) and the ABB Controller Handbook
• Work closely with corporate ABB Compliance, vendors, and implementation partners to integrate internal controls into the broader framework
• Build relationships and proactively work to manage expectations of key stakeholders Collaborate closely with Internal Control Manager, Project team and local HR representatives throughout all activities to support the timely and successful implementation of global control landscape in line with project plan and countries go lives

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent is preferred
• English language proficiency
• 10+ years' experience in internal controls, risk management, or audit, with a focus on payroll processes
• Profound knowledge of the internal control and compliance requirements
• Experience in developing and implementing internal control frameworks
• Experience with Workday is an advantage
• Highest level of integrity combined with excellent analytical skills
• Strong ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities
• Proficiency in maintaining comprehensive documentation of internal control processes and frameworks
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience in working across borders and cultures in a complex organization
• Awareness and experience working in an agile environment as well as experience working in a decentralized and matrix organization
• Confidence, elevated level of accuracy, resilience, and passion

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