Manager, Internal Control

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.Job DescriptionInternal Control Manager is accountable of Ensuring that preventive and detective controls are in place.Scope is Mexico 4 sites: Manufacturing Plant 1 Cuautitlán (production of 135M EUR); Manufacturing Plan Saltillo (Production of aprox 135M EUR), Distribution Center, Commercial Toreo (Sales of 95M EUR) and Ecuador (Sales of 30M EUR).Is responsible for the establishment, implementation, and ongoing development of the internal control function within the organization. This role is crucial for protecting the company’s assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The manager will lead the development of policies and procedures, support the adoption of effective controls across manufacturing and commercial operations in Mexico and in Ecuador, and drive continuous improvement in internal control processes.Would need to ensure that in a proactive way all the controls needed to manage throughout the year are put in place in order to have cero deficiencies for External Audit (every year) and Internal Audit (every two years).Will need to have proper seniority to influence, pushback, plan, sense of urgency, providing context, seeking for flexibility with many areas: Manufacturing, Procurement, GSC, Sales, Marketing, Treasury, Accounting, Director of Finance.Main Responsibilities:- **Establishment and Development of Internal Control Function**:- Design, implement, and document the internal control framework, starting with the Genesis Project.- Develop and formalize policies, procedures, and controls to meet organizational needs and regulatory requirements.- **Implementation and Support of Internal Controls**:- Implement effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting for both manufacturing and commercial operations.- Facilitate the adoption of these controls across all relevant business units in Mexico and Ecuador.- **Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance**:- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial and operational risks.- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations (e.g., IFRS) and coordinate internal and external audits.- **Leadership and Staff Training**:- Educate other departments on the importance of internal controls.- Provide regular training to staff to ensure adherence to best practices and internal control standards.- **Communication and Continuous Improvement**:- Prepare and present reports to senior management regarding the status of internal controls.- Identify opportunities for process and control improvements.- Promote a culture of compliance and ethics within the organization.Projects You'll Work On:- Balancing the need for stringent controls with operational efficiency.- Managing diverse stakeholders and ensuring compliance across various departments.- Adapting to changing regulations and evolving business needs.- Addressing resistance to change and fostering a culture of compliance.- Plan and design Preventive and active controls for Manufacturing, DC and Commercial Business.- Define periodicity of all the controls to put in place to ensure operation is correct.- Ensure defined internal controls are enough to support External audit with cero deficiencies and positive feedback.- Work in alignment with Global Internal Control to respect Global policy but ensure local operation is correct.- Influence and provide context to many partners such as Manufacturing, Procurement, GSC, Commercial, rest of back-office team.- Find correct balance in proposals that meet both: internal control and flexibility. Able to define what risk can be taken.- Solid soft skills to negotiate with different areas and warrantee deliverables on time. Set meetings and kick-offs to plan correctly and set priorities.- Important stakeholders to work together such as Global Internal Control, Legal, Accounting and Taxes.Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field.- At least 5-6 years of experience in Internal Control, External Audit.- Knowledge of Manufacturing plans desirable- Advanced understanding of local and international financial regulations, including IFRS.- Proven track record of designing and implementing internal control frameworks in complex