Senior Manager Internal Controls & Risk Prevention eCom

Location:

Amsterdam – Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Finance, Banking & Insurance Jobs

Advertiser:

adidas

Job ID:

131777391

Posted On:

09 April 2025

The position is integral to the ongoing focus on Corporate Governance. It aims at
-Improving internal controls framework and its effectiveness on Market/Cluster level
-Identifying governance and efficiency gaps in Market Europe
-Ensuring compliance with established processes and driving continuous improvement of those processes
-Primary objectives are the protection of company assets as well as ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of reporting and compliance with applicable external laws and internal regulations
-Leading initiatives focused on improving the efficiency, transparency and effectiveness of business processes
-Responsible for working with management throughout the risk management lifecycle (e.g., how to identify and quantify risk as well as guidance during the decision-making process on how to manage identified risks and monitor the risk mitigating measures)
-Participation in local Supervisory Board meetings or similar committees while maintaining the function’s status as independent 2nd line of defence for the company
Key Responsibilities:

-Raise awareness/maintain knowledge of the Global Policy Manual on local level incl. an understanding of emerging developments and addressing of recommended policy changes to Group Policies Team
-Enable local and cross-border functions to implement controls, processes and policy in an efficient, effective and legally valid manner
-Timely coordination/execution of all Internal Controls System relevant processes (e.g. testing, e-Com shrinkage monitoring, self-assessment training) incl. the mandatory documentation in all relevant systems and monitoring remediation of all identified control deficiencies in collaboration with local senior management
-Support/follow Group Internal Controls requests on various Internal Controls System topics
-Immediate communication of major control deficiencies to relevant stakeholders
-Assist in the directing, coaching, advising and supporting of Market e-Com and supporting functions teams in all aspects of Corporate Governance
-Work in close relation with the Market e-Com and supporting functions teams to review, improve and harmonize processes and update policies and controls accordingly
-Monitoring of the timely implementation of needed risk mitigation measures
-Risk oriented analysis for relevant topics and processes based on issues as so-called root cause analysis or based on other relevant information
-Triggering decision processes by relevant stakeholders and upper management respective identified risks and handling of potential mitigation measures
-Develop relationships with stakeholders across

all relevant functions and markets to support appropriate best practice knowledge sharing and implementation for all relevant processes
-Enable and enforce constant improvements focusing on efficient and effective governance for the company
Key Relationships:

-Market Europe e-Com management, business and supporting functions
-Governance functions globally
-Internal Controls & Risk Prevention community globally
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Experience in performing risk assessments and identifying key business and financial risks
-Effective communication and teamwork skills
-Ability to bridge strategic, tactical and operational business concepts and developments by applying an end-to-end global mindset
-Excellent project management and process management skills
-Strong organizational, problem-solving, negotiation and resolution skills.
-Fluent in English
-Strong business acumen
-Previous exposure to e-Com Operations / Risk Management or Finance is a plus
-Strong communication skills and high degree of stakeholder orientation
-MS office suite of products – upper intermediate to advanced; Team Mate +
-Travel time max. 10%
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

-Financial Audit or Business specialty – CIA/CPA/CMA qualification preferred
-University degree or tertiary education
-8 years + professional experience in a multi-national business environment
-4 years + experience in process optimization and risk management areas

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