Internal Control Leader (H/F)

MISSIONS

• Internal control : Ensure continuous improvement of existing processes & procedures, as well as their optimization and standardization. Ensure our processes are compliant and well documented.
• Project Management: Participate in finance Operations projects depending on the needs, the business priorities and in collaboration with the department.
• Audit & support : Ensure these processes are properly explained & applied across the group. Provide a finance compliant solution to new company needs.

TASK & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Compliance and risk

• Identify risks & propose solution for Financial & accounting compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain a documentation system of procedures & manuals in line with the group financial strategy ensuring the right level of internal control and the efficiency in the finance operations departments across the group.
• Ensure compliance with SAPIN2 & other legal requirements.

Expertise and audits

• Drive Internal control projects in order to constantly improve our compliance, efficiency, costs, external & internal customer experience.
• Review & maintain the Segregation of Duty matrix.
• Participate in SAP or other tools implementation/improvement projects.

Performance optimization

• Take a data-driven approach to find areas of improvement and measure results.
• Collect, select and share best practices across our Finance community, ensure consistency, standardization and continuous optimization.

Business partner

• Ensure regular contact & support with finance community, identify areas of improvement, analyze root causes of business issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure follow up.
• Act as a business partner by collaborating with all other departments.

Qualification and skills:

Hard skills

• 5 years’ experience in technical accounting &/or internal control.
• Minimum 2 years in project management.
• Experience in a shared service center is a plus.
• Good understanding of accounting & financial processes.
• Ability to understand complex business flow & turn it into a compliant accounting flow.
• Good command of English & French is a must.

Soft skills

• Strong analytical skills paired with the ability to find innovative & compliant ways to solve problems.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to zoom in (Attention to detail) / zoom out (Big picture).
• Excellent communication skills with a positive mindset.
• Team player & ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive and ability to adapt & evolve in a multicultural environment.

Education

"bac +4/5" - Finance master degree or business school.

OTHERS

This job requires the ability to travel.

Reasons to join Lyreco:

• A full-time job in a dynamic, passionate, international team.
• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid work model.
• You will work in office in Marly/Valenciennes/France.

If the above job description interests you and you think you are a good fit, apply now! (CV in English) We look forward to receiving your application.