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Sr Risk Controls Analyst

Location

North Carolina

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

• JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates processes and controls across all areas of the organization, including such activities as routine testing, reporting, supporting the implementation of continuous improvements in end-to-end processes and internal controls.

• WHAT YOU WILL DO

Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

• Ensures appropriate controls exist and are formalized for specific policies and processes, including:

• Collaborating across all functions and business areas to gain a granular and strategic understanding of processes, policies, and control activities within scope, ensuring these are documented in a systematic manner.

• Ensuring appropriate controls are in place across the organization that are in alignment with the strategy, policies, and risk appetite of the business.

• Identifying potential unknown or unmanaged risks and promptly escalating issues or concerns.

• Maintaining current knowledge of organizational policies, standards, and practices to ensure appropriate alignment.

• Supporting control improvement actions through expertise, constructive challenge, and partnering with other areas of the business/group.

• Ensures controls effectiveness are reported accurately and timely, including:

• Responsible for ensuring that the group controls matrix (GCM) and other controls documentation is kept current. This includes partnering with department heads to coordinate and formalize new/enhanced controls.

• Preparing the semi-annual GCM submission and management attestation to Group, ensuring an accurate reflection of the risk and controls environment.

• Performing independent testing of internal controls on a rolling basis throughout the year, in compliance with GCM requirements and any additional business needs.

• Preparing regular updates for management on the state of the internal controls’ environment, in particular monitoring actions to address control weaknesses.

• Drives continuous improvement of controls effectiveness and efficiency, including:

• Developing a granular understanding of the drivers behind control issues and facilitate standardization of activity/processes, including leveraging technology.

• Reducing reliance on manual and mitigating controls.

• Streamlining control design and ensuring consistency across all locations.

• Guide the business in navigating risks by promptly identifying, assessing, and communicating risks, including:

• Developing a deep understanding of the risks, probability, and impact to the business, and identifying possible mitigations.

• Coordinating risk self-assessments from across the business and using data to challenge and enhance management’s evaluation and mitigating actions.

• Providing support with compiling risk management reports / submissions to Group, as required.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field of study and 3+ years related work experience or High School Diploma / GED and 7+ years related work experience in assurance, risk, and controls.

• Related work experience to include:

• Internal / external audit, risk management, and / or business improvement

• Financial accounting or assurance

• Project management

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint & Teams).

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication

• Attention to detail

• Problem/situation analysis

• Analysis of data and processes

• Effective time and task management

• Multitasking capabilities

• Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

• Communicate to a broad and diverse audience.

• Maintain effective working relationships.

• Demonstrate critical thinking.

• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels.

• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing.

• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly.

• Travel domestically up to 5% of the time.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Related work experience to include:

• Accounting software – SAP and/or BPC

• Segregation of Duties (SoD) tools for ERPs

• Process mapping

Certifications :

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Professional certification in risk, internal controls, and/or audit

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light objects (up to 10 lbs.)

• Walks, sits, or stands for extended periods.

• Requires prolonged machine operation including vehicle, computer, and keyboard equipment.

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

• 15 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Education assistance

• Employee referral bonus program

• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office

• Summer hours

• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

Everyone Belongs

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com .

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ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us atTalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com (Talen%74Acquisition%40%69t%67b%72ands.%63om) .

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