Expert, Internal Controls

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

What you will do

• Design, monitor, test and improve internal controls over financial reporting in line with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations
• Maintain guidelines and procedures relating to internal controls
• Identify, assess and monitor existing and emerging risks
• Ensure that controls are fully embedded in the design of business and finance processes
• Define the control responsibilities and carry out the monitoring tasks, follow-up corrective actions
• Support UPM Finance in the SAP Authorization and manage SAP SoD monitoring process
• Build effective relationships across the group, and actively network with key partners to assess suitability of internal control design
• Prepare various analyses to support internal and external audit and reporting
• Assist with the implementation of new internal controls, provide trainings on internal controls

Who you are

• You have a first degree in accounting or economics
• You have at least 5 years relevant professional experience in accounting or financial audit
• You have a strong understanding of the primary business processes including Financial Close, Lead to Cash, Source to Pay, Record to Report, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc.
• You have hands‑on experience with SAP Segregation of Duties (SoD) and GRC tools
• You have ability to work effectively across business and functions and bring stakeholders together to solve problems and build consensus
• You have ability to manage multiple initiatives at one time and prioritize appropriately
• You can influence, lead trainings and drive sustainable change
• You are fluent in English

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well‑being of our colleagues. We support the work‑life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi‑business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science‑based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
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