Senior Internal Control Specialist

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company that drives opportunities for people and businesses worldwide. We help redefine lending practices, discover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software. We also assist millions of people in achieving their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate in a variety of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many other industrial segments.

We invest in people and advanced new technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 index company, listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people in 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Internal Control Specialist - Finance

Area Overview

The Internal Control area is based on the evaluation of the company's control environment, supporting areas in the identification and design of new controls and in the evaluation of their efficiency, in order to identify potential risks for the operation and coordinate their respective remediation plans with the business areas.

Purpose of the position

The position aims to maintain an acceptable risk level and an adequate control environment for the business in Spanish Latam in alignment with global security policies and standards, combined with industry best practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information entrusted to us by our clients, suppliers, strategic allies, and third parties in general, through the identification, definition, and evaluation of risks and controls in the different processes of the region, as well as the coordination, monitoring, and control of remediation and continuous improvement plans identified during said evaluations.

Additionally, this position executes internal reviews prior to scheduled audits, to carry out a control evaluation that ensures an acceptable risk level and an adequate control environment for the processes subject to Audit; likewise, it is responsible for monitoring compliance with the entire third-party risk management program, being a key point of contact between Headquarters and the business areas in Spanish Latam.

Deliverables:

1. Internal control evaluation plans, process mappings, control matrices, and control test results.

2. Continuous improvement plans for the evaluated processes.

3. Detailed reports of the results of the evaluations carried out.

Responsibilities of the position:

1. Support business areas in mapping and implementing controls.

2. Conduct prior evaluations of audited processes to ensure an acceptable risk level and an adequate control environment.

3. Review, together with the "Control Owners", the mapping and design of new controls.

4. Support business areas in building diagnostics, identifying needs and risks, by generating and updating the internal control matrix for mapped processes.

5. Annually review and validate, together with the "Control Owners", the Self-assessment of controls for the mapped controls.

6. Identify new controls to prioritize to mitigate risks and issues identified by Audit.

7. Monitor the implementation of emerging action plans, as a result of the evaluations carried out and/or the results of Audits.

8. Perform operational effectiveness tests on controls implemented as a result of audit observations or evaluated processes.

9. Ensure the best application of internal control governance concepts in accordance with the methodology used in the Company.

10. Ensure that the Company's regulatory documents are updated and comply with Global Standards.

11. Contribute to the culturalization process of internal control management in the Company.

12. Support the implementation of Global Projects related to Third-Party Risk Management and the implementation of standards and controls.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

Education: Professional in public accounting, with specialization in Audit, Risk Management or Internal Control.

Experience: Between 4 and 5 years of experience in auditing, Control and/or Risk areas.

Required technical knowledge:

• Solid knowledge in design, implementation and testing of internal controls.
• Process mapping and evaluation.
• Knowledge of COSO II framework.
• Knowledge of internal standards and external regulations inherent to internal controls.
• Handling tools for process modeling.

Languages: Advanced English

Competencies:

• High analytical capacity.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Negotiation and influence skills.
• Self-management capabilities based on objective fulfillment and results delivery.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate what makes us different. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what really matters: DEI, work-life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, well-being, reward and recognition, volunteering... and the list goes on. Experian's strong people-first approach has been recognized: Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 stars), to name a few. Take a look at Experian Life on social media or our careers site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is a fundamental part of Experian's DNA and practices, and the diversity of our workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole selves regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability, or age. If you have any disability or special needs that require accommodations, please let us know as soon as possible.

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