Regional Headquarter Icfr Manager
Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. The company pushes beyond the limits of today's technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks and digital displays. As an eleven-time winner of EPA's ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices and operations.
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Regional Headquarter (RHQ) ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) manager will work under RHQ Business Management Team's Risk Management department. Under the guidance of the HQ Internal Control Management Group, the RHQ ICFR manager will plan ICFR operation, execute ICFR tests, and coordinate with internal / external audit in support of testing, walkthroughs, and process reviews. The RHQ ICFR manager will also identify and communicate with HQ Internal Control Management Group the findings and recommendations on RHQ subsidiaries' ICFR activities to enhance processes and internal controls.
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct design / operating effectiveness testing of ICFR (including change management and year-end roll-forward), manage test status and validation by RHQ, and report test results (to RHQ Head of Management, HQ Internal Control Group) to smooth operation of RHQ subsidiaries' ICFR
- Will work under and align with HQ guidelines and supervision of the Head of Management at RHQ
- Coordinate planning and testing activities of subsidiaries with an external service provider, such as accounting or consulting firms, for ICFR tests
- Conduct ICFR testing for subsidiaries that do not utilize the external service provider for ICFR testing
- Regular Check-ups besides ICFR Testing and Deficiency Remediation
- Report the result of ICFR tests, develop and execute remediation plans for control deficiencies, and determine the adequacy of mitigating controls of RHQ subsidiaries
- Coordinate and support external audit process partnering with subsidiaries and the external service provider and play a leading role in ensuring smooth operation of RHQ subsidiaries' ICFR audits
- Review RHQ subsidiaries' RCM to determine controls that need to remain as key controls, identify controls that need to be combined, removed, and / or improved, and make suggestions for improvements to HQ
- Review and approve RHQ subsidiaries' proposals of modifying or implementing new control(s) (HQ's consent will be required in addition to the RHQ ICFR's approval when change and / or implementation of control(s) are made)
- Plan and provide periodic training to ICFR-related personnel, such as business / IT process owners and control owners, in RHQ subsidiaries
Skills and Qualifications
BA or BS in Accounting, Finance or Business7-10 years of relevant experience2+ years of carrier ICFR () / SAP experience within a complex and heavily matrixed organizationExperience in ICFR audit, preferably in the accounting firms (EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC), managing or leading role experience in internal control department at companies that comply with US-SOXCertified Public Accountant (CPA) CertificationBilingual in Korean and EnglishAbility to speak / write / comprehend business-level EnglishAdvanced experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)Accounting Knowledge : Possesses a solid knowledge of accounting theory and principlesNavigates Through a Globally Complex Organization : The Samsung Electronics organization is large, complex, and fast-moving. The individual must move quickly in this environment while producing great work and building relationships.Strong Personal Communicator : Possesses excellent communication skills; an active listener and presenter who can articulate vision and goals with clarity and passion.Global Collaboration : Ability to collaborate effectively across business units, geographies, and cultures. May require frequent business trips and in some cases, extended business trips to overseas within the RHQ or to the HQ, South Korea.