Digital Transformation and Governance Lead

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

To lead and embed digital transformation across the company, while ensuring robust internal controls, audit readiness, and data-driven decision-making. The aligns with Jotun's Internal Control Framework (JICC), Group Finance policies, and strategic automation goals.Digitisation & Automation

• Drive automation of processes using tools like Power Automate, Matrix/IFS ERP, and Evergreen systems. Efficiently manage 3rd party solutions within Jotun approval frameworks
• Collaborate with IT and business support to implement scalable digital workflows that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Ensure all automation initiatives are documented and approved per Jotun's IT stage gate and governance protocols.

Internal Controls (JICC)

• Own the annual JICC self-assessment process for Jotun India, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Coordinate with process owners to identify control gaps, document remediation actions, and track closure progress.
• Maintain and update the Segregation of Duties Matrix and ensure alignment with authorization protocols in ERP systems.

Financial Audits

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring timely closure of audit points.
• Liaise with Group Internal Audit (GIA) and local audit teams to ensure audit readiness and alignment with Jotun's minimum control requirements.
• Monitor and report on audit findings, management letters, and open vs. closed points from previous audits.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain BI dashboards for financial KPIs, audit status, and control metrics.
• Ensure data integrity and governance across reporting platforms, including HFM and statutory accounts.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on analytics to support strategic decision-making.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Jotun's policies, including trade sanctions, tax havens, and transfer pricing regulations.
• Regularly update CCA documents in the Group Finance Upload Centre and ensure alignment with revised credit policies.
• Support country-level risk assessments and contribute to MEIA annual risk reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, Group Internal Audit, and external auditors.
• Provide training and guidance to finance team members on JICC, audit protocols, and digital tools.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look ForQualifications & Experience

• Experience in finance operations, internal controls, and audit management. CA preferred but not a must if the candidate has heavy digital transformation experience.
• Familiarity with JICC framework, ERP systems (IFS/Matrix), and BI tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Technical Competencies

• Digital Finance Tools & ERP Systems
• Internal Controls & Audit Readiness
• Data Analytics & BI Reporting

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Compliance & Governance Orientation

What We offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun India Private Limited

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

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WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun India Private Ltd., established in 2006, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production a facility, warehouse and more than 400+ employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in India through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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