Senior Expert – ICS Programm Lead Strategic Initiatives

The
ICS Program Lead
is responsible for representing the Internal Control System (ICS) function within the strategic projects, ensuring that internal control requirements are fully integrated into process design, risk assessments and governance structures throughout the projects lifecycle. Acting as ICS Program Lead in strategic projects, this individual is responsible for establishing clear governance and defining the way of working for the ICS function within strategic projects and implementation program, ensuring structured collaboration, clear roles and responsibilities and transparent decision-making process. This individual collaborates with key program stakeholders including Global Process Owners (GPOs) and ICS Subject matter experts (SMEs) – to ensure that internal control requirements are effectively and efficiently embedded in end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities:

• Establish clear governance framework for the ICS function within strategic project and define way of working, including roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes for ICS.
• Design an ICS roadmap aligned with the overall strategic project timeline.
• The single point of contact for ICS within the project program and liaison between ICS stakeholders and program teams.
• Lead workshops with key stakeholders to identify, assess and align key risks and controls across project workstreams to ensure internal controls are effectively and efficiently embedded into the processes and systems.
• Collaborate with key program stakeholders, including global process owners and ICS SMEs to align ICS requirements with the project requirements; collaborate and align the ICS roadmap with ICS Strategy & Transformation lead on overall transformation strategy.
• Develop a comprehensive control framework aligned with end-to-end processes, ensuring the automation of controls to the greatest extent possible to drive efficiency and reduce manual control workarounds.
• Promote awareness and understanding of internal controls within the project and business teams through stringent communication.
• Establish clear and consistent communication channels within the ICS team to ensure all members are regularly and accurately informed about the progress and key developments of strategic project implementation.
• Develop deliverables and milestones and ensure its timely completion.
• Prepare and present status reports to inform about the progress of strategic projects.

Qualifications:

• Master or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certification in Project Management, Internal Controls or Audit, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) is a strong asset.
• SAP S4 HANA training is a strong asset.
• Minimum 6-8 years in Internal Controls System (ICS), Internal or External Audit or Risk Management (experience in governance or project management roles in other companies is desired), including knowledge of core regulatory requirements (SOX, COSO, PCAOB).
• Familiarity with SAP system processes, configurations, and integration points impacting controls; strong ability to identify risks and design internal controls.
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading internal control projects in large-scale transformations or ERP implementation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and designing controls aligned to business processes.
• Experience in managing projects with ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Strong capability in working across functions and leading cross-functional collaboration on control improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of change management principles and experience supporting the integration of control changes within project scope.