Internal Controls Analyst

Description

Job Summary: A professional to join the Internal Controls team, responsible for ensuring process compliance, mitigating risks, and safeguarding information integrity. Key Highlights: 1. Ensure compliance and integrity in Internal Controls. 2. Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls across various areas. 3. Conduct training sessions and strengthen the compliance culture. **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:** Someone to join our Internal Controls team at our São Paulo/SP unit, working in a hybrid model at our corporate office located in the Morumbi neighborhood. This person will be responsible for ensuring that processes and procedures comply with internal policies and external regulations, monitoring control effectiveness, identifying and mitigating risks, and safeguarding financial and operational information integrity. They will also guide teams on best practices and conduct internal audits to identify improvement opportunities and correct potential failures. **Responsibilities and Duties** **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** * Implement the Annual Financial Monitoring Plan (Annual Risk Assessment), in accordance with Group policy (FMP Policy), including planning of financial monitoring visits. * Support plants in implementing and maintaining internal controls, ensuring standardization and adherence to internal norms and policies. * Continuously monitor internal controls, identifying and supporting timely correction of non-conformities. * Support internal and external audits by providing evidence and clarifications regarding applied controls. * Plan and execute cross-audits to evaluate site performance and identify improvement opportunities. * Perform ad\-hoc analyses and periodic reviews to verify the regularity and compliance of customers and suppliers, using systems such as Amber Road and other corporate tools. * Support business areas in reviewing and developing internal policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with corporate standards. * Review SOX control narratives, ensuring clarity and adherence to audit requirements. * Conduct training and guidance on best practices for internal controls, reinforcing a culture of compliance and integrity. * Support annual testing of automated controls in legacy systems, SAP, and other information systems. * Evaluate risk matrices, design mitigating controls, and monitor implementation of audit recommendations. * Collaborate cross-functionally on Compliance and Ethics topics, supporting conflict-of-interest processes and internal investigations. * Develop data analyses, metrics, and analytical consolidations to support management, exception identification, and managerial reporting. **Requirements and Qualifications** **WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:** * Bachelor’s degree completed in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Law, or Engineering. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel. * SAP knowledge is desirable. * Advanced English proficiency. * Additional training or courses in Internal Controls, SOX, COSO, Auditing, Compliance, IT Controls, or Data Analysis are desirable. * Ability to map and review processes. * Capacity to adapt to change and operate effectively in dynamic environments. **Additional Information** **Smurfit Westrock**, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging conversion operations and 62 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions—from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag\-in\-Box and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable and recyclable materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies worldwide, **Smurfit Westrock** is committed to delivering efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value to our shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities where we operate. **OUR UNITS \| BRAZIL** **Corporate Administration and Experience Center:** São Paulo \- SP **Consumer Packaging:** São Paulo \- SP **Forestry:** Forests in Southern Paraná and Northern Santa Catarina **Paper Mills:** Bento Gonçalves \- RS, Pirapetinga \- MG, Três Barras \- SC **Corrugated Packaging Plants:** Araçatuba \- SP, Blumenau \- SC, Maranguape \- CE, Pacajus\- CE, Porto Feliz \- SP, Saquarema \- RJ, Uberaba \- MG **APS:** Valinhos \- SP