Internal Control System Analyst / Expert

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create.

Our Global Business Services (GBS) center, based in Gdansk, Poland, is an attractive workplace, which delivers high quality multi-functional services, provides functional expertise, and ensures a continuous improvement of our process portfolio, together with the regional spokes and local organizations across the globe.

We are looking for an Internal Control System Analyst or Internal Control System Expert where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries.

Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

NOTE: The position is available from January 1st 2025.

About the job :

• Supporting current ICS Team with implementation and management of company’s global Internal Controls System (ICS) in assigned area of responsibility
• Reporting and testing of internal controls operational effectiveness (ICS Quality Assurance)
• Monitoring ICS performance and facilitating implementation of remediation activities to enhance internal controls performance
• Driving risk assessments of financial processes, identifying existing risks and current mitigation activities
• Implementation of ICS controls to ensure proper risk response for identified risks
• Partnering in active collaboration and communication with ICS Stakeholders (Group CFO, Finance & Audit Committee, Group Accounting, Corporate Tax, Global Process Owners, Internal Audit, Finance Operations, external auditors)
• Maintaining process specific risk-control matrix (e.g., control design, scope)
• Promoting ICS know-how and risk-aware mindset across the organization, acting as point of contact on ICS matters for internal/external stakeholders

About you:

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• University degree/Education, preferably in Accounting, Controlling, Finance or Auditing
• Minimum 1 year (for Analyst) or minimum 3 years (for Expert) of professional experience in similar role with international exposure in a complex organization (Big 4, internal audit or equivalent a plus)
• Basic (for Analyst) or strong (for Expert) knowledge and understanding within accounting, auditing, internal controls, financial compliance, risk assessments
• Technical skills: proficiency in controls framework requirements and implementation approaches (e.g., COSO), SAP and SAP authorizations knowledge will be a plus
• Technical knowledge about MS SharePoint Teams site management a plus
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, navigate in a complex company with high exposure to senior management
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills (professional skepticism), project management experience will be a plus
• Excellent English proficiency, presentation, and communication skills
• Team orientation, strong interpersonal skills and strong personal impact

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Private medical coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• MyBenefit program
• Employee social fund
• Recognition awards
• Swarovski products discounts
• Learning and development programs
• Volunteering leave

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

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