Job Description
Sika is establishing a new Group Risk Management team to provide comprehensive oversight of risks, controls and insurance protection, aligned with organisational resilience and regulatory compliance.
Main responsibilities
* Run and further develop groupwide Sika ICS framework
* Design and testing of controls: Oversee development, documentation and testing of internal controls (financial/non-financial)
* Manage and maintain the risk inventory together with Sika’s Enterprise Risk Management
* Provide ICS advice, guidance and support to Sika entities and new acquisitions
* Liaise with internal and external auditors, address control deficiencies and manage remediation plans
Working with:
* Group Risk Management Team: Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance Management and Sustainability Risk Management
* Finance: Group Controlling, Treasury, Tax
* IT: Cyber Security, Application Owners
* Regional and Local Management
* Experts in various functions such as R&D, Operations, HR, Compliance, ESG or Internal Audit
Qualifications
Education:
* University degree in accounting, finance or business administration
* Additional training in Internal Control Systems or Audit
* Business fluent in German and English (spoken and written), other languages an asset
Experience:
* Experience as an Internal Control Specialist / Auditor or in finance, insurance, Enterprise Risk Management
* Background in consulting, project management or the chemical/construction sector
* Broad understanding of Internal Controls (not only financial controls, but also entity-level controls and ESG controls)
* Ability to analyse financial reports, detect anomalies, and assess the effectiveness of controls using tools like Excel, SQL or BI software
Skills:
* Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO), regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies
* Strong at translating complex issues into digestible messages
* Good networker, resilient and able to adapt to new situations
* Good communication and presentation skills
Additional Information
If you’re eager to bring your creativity to life and gain valuable industry experience, we’d love to hear from you!