We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.
We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.
With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the , we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.
Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.
The Manager of Internal Control & SOX Compliance will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the anaylsis of risks, development of controls and procedures, ensuring their implementation and supporting the monitoring of compliance in a SOX environment. The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across business processes and on implementing and maintaining our internal control framework.
Requirements
Supports Director of Internal Control & SOX compliance with managing the SOX processes
Compiles and issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements.
Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the group. Responsible for scoping preparation, risk analysis, third party service organization analysis
Guides the respective parts of the Valneva organization in describing their processes in narratives and flowcharts in detail
Work on design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitoring of the internal control framework including group policies and key risks in order to ensure that the group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations.
Assesses the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets.
Designs controls together with Control Owner with focus on global harmonization where possible and deploys the control to the entities
Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures
Sets framework in SOX application for documentation of control evidences
Organizes and accompanies walkthrough schedule for audits of internal controls; analyses of feedback from auditors for improvments of narratives and flowcharts
Directs and appraises the activities of audit and compliance personnel on process level
Guides and supports control owner during testing, quality reviews requested control documentation if necessary
Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication and documentation to control and process owners.
Analyzes deficiencies and supports Director Internal Controls & SOX compliance and deploys globally remediations in harmonized controls. Develops relevant trainings or guidances for remediation
Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency
Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies
Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
Serves as liaison for all external audit and regulatory agencies.
Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings
Recommends employee training and modifications to procedures as needed. Prepares and holds trainings for staff on internal controls and SOX
Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control
Experience
Previous experience from a similar position in a multinational group or delivering similar services via Big 4 audit firm
A master's degree in accounting economics or finance
Strong experience and interest for how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks, especially SOX
Benefits
Shopping and other High Street discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym membership OR fitness allowance
Many others included
