Overview
The Nomad Group is going through an exciting period of change. The Group continues to grow organically which, combined with strategic acquisitions, is helping to build a best-in-class food company.
The Internal Controls Function is headquartered in Woking at Nomad Foods Head Office. The function manages several aspects of the Internal Controls Framework including the various SOX frameworks, supporting businesses and functions to comply with Internal Controls (SOX) requirements and working with testing teams (both internal and external) to ensure smooth audits.
This role will have specific responsibility for supporting the Head of Internal Controls to manage non-core IT systems General Controls and Projects. We are looking for somebody to take on a wide variety of tasks, support other people in the team and assist the wider business to operate robust internal controls by helping them to document their control framework and control performance appropriately.
The role will help support building a fit-for-purpose controls framework and supporting businesses to comply with the control requirements of a New York Stock Exchange listed business.
A willingness to travel (within Europe) and to get to know the company will also be beneficial.
Responsibilities
The role holder will be expected to:
1. Support the Head of Internal Controls with ad-hoc and planned tasks such as:Creating training programmes for the wider Nomad businessAssisting in driving a standardised and consistent approach to controls managementDriving cultural shifts and supporting the correct ownership and accountabilities across the business
2. Support the Group Projects portfolio to ensure:The project teams understand what is expected of them with respect to controlling project activities,The current controls framework is updated to reflect the requirements of the Project Management OfficeThat assurance activities are scheduled and delivered to planScoping the Projects Management Testing programmeManage the various committees necessary for the successful delivery of the annual SOX testing programme
3. Support the IT General Controls space for non-core systems (non-ERP) ensuring that:The IT General Controls Framework (non-core systems) is updated and properly rolled out to support the business reliance on non-core IT systemsBusinesses and systems/ application owners are sufficiently trained to manage the control requirements of IT systemsScoping the non-core IT Systems Management Testing programmeManage the various committees necessary for the successful delivery of the annual SOX testing programme
In addition, the role holder will be expected to lead the below tasks as necessary:
4. Inventory and manage IT and project Process and Control Documentation
5. Support the development and documentation of IT and project Process and Control Documentation, when necessary
6. Create alignment of controls mapping to business owners/technical owners
7. Support the performance of System and business process risk assessments around new strategic initiatives and changes within the business (. acquisitions, new business offering, new system implementation, and auditor/PCAOB guidance changes)
8. Support the documentation of risks and mitigating controls through risk and control matrices as well as ensuring proper rationalisation of controls
9. Work with management to support the design and/or testing of implementation (project) controls (. data conversion, ITGC, interface, reports, application controls) for systems
10. Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities
11. Monitor the progress of audit finding remediation
12. Contribute to the development of the annual non-core IT and projects SOX Compliance plans
13. Create and deliver IT and projects internal control training, as necessary
14. Serve as one of the company's subject matter experts on ITGC risks and the non-core ITGC Compliance programme
15. Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify and improve processes to drive balanced risk management
16. Recommend solutions (. people, process, technology) to address identified gaps
17. Providing regular feedback on status of critical tasks
18. Managing a team of two to deliver key targets and build relationships across the wider Nomad business
19. Ensuring Group Project efforts are well supported and accountabilities are understood
20. Ensuring IT General Controls are in place where necessary and appropriate training/ guidance offered
21. Delivering the SOX programme for non-core IT systems and Projects across Nomad Foods
22. Become a go-to partner for the business and build the Internal Control function’s brand across the business
23. Main point of contact for the front-line organisation setting the expectations (policy/ procedure) for operational requirements
24. Managing and overseeing the non-core ITGC and projects controls assurance programme (SOX) for Nomad Foods
25. Supporting External Auditors to facilitate a smooth audit process
26. Provide regular reporting to senior management on the status of ITGCs and remediation efforts
Qualifications
Essential
27. Qualified ACA/ACCA/CISA
28. Working within Internal Audit, Internal Controls or specific SOX experience in Projects, IT Systems or, preferably, both
29. Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver information orally and written
30. Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to act in an independent and professional manner with the skills to influence others
31. An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
32. Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion
33. Meeting deadlines
34. Have an enquiring and questioning approach to work
Desirable
35. FMCG/ foods
36. Working with companies that are in the early stages of their SOX and Internal Control development
37. Be a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to the role
38. Flexible to develop and learn