Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Andrex®, Scott, and Kimberly‑Clark Professional. At Kimberly‑Clark, the role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business and will support an upcoming partnership with Suzano. The position may transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid‑2026.
About You
You will support the EMEA FC & Assistant Controller and serve as a single point of contact for the IFP Corporate Controller’s Office with respect to controls, technical accounting, and financial reporting. You will advise EMEA IFP business, GBS, Operations, and Centres of Excellence to ensure accounting and reporting integrity and lead a value‑driving controls and compliance program.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the EMEA FC & Assistant Controller to provide counsel on accounting and reporting rules and regulations.
* Be a change agent and lead strategic projects focused on integrating the IFP business into a Joint Venture for KC and Suzano.
* Serve as the face of the Controller’s Office to the business for internal control questions, interpretations or issues in the region.
* Provide guidance and support on interpretation of CFI and related queries.
* Review and provide feedback on statutory financial statements prepared under local requirements.
* Work with process owners on corporate initiatives and new or changed processes to ensure controls are addressed adequately.
* Ensure management testing is executed as expected, including updating master data, evaluating results, and developing remediation plans.
* Follow‑up on remediation plans to ensure timely completion.
* Lead internal‑control awareness and training initiatives for employees.
* Perform analyses and special studies as needed.
Qualification Requirements
A consistent understanding of finance and controls is required, typically gained through relevant business, accounting, audit, or internal controls experience. You must possess working knowledge of financial accounting and reporting, US GAAP/IFRS, SOX requirements, internal controls, and audit principles. Broad and expert knowledge of internal control theory, practices, and procedures—ideally with experience from a Big Four firm—is desired.
Required Skills & Experience
* Undergraduate degree or better, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; ACCA, CIMA or equivalent highly desired.
* Strong business and finance experience in a multinational context.
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
* Exposure to major ERP systems, preferably SAP; Hyperion exposure desirable.
* Practical knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS reporting.
* Experience in audit or working with auditors.
* Excellent communication, influencing and coordination skills.
* Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
* Attention to detail and high accuracy.
* Advanced Excel skills.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Kimberly‑Clark is a committed equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Details
Primary Location: Walton Oaks
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub‑Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
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