Manager
Wolters Kluwer · Milan, Italy · Hybrid
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Test and monitor internal controls and SOX‑type compliance for assigned business units and report remediation status to management.
Worth knowing: Requires minimum five years accounting or auditing experience and 8 office days per month.
The Auditing and Compliance Manager is responsible for testing and maintaining an effective system of internal control across Italy and several smaller business units, in alignment with the Wolters Kluwer Internal Control Financial Reporting Framework (ICFR), COSO principles, and applicable regulatory requirements (including SOX‑like controls and the Dutch Corporate Governance Code). The role acts as the primary Internal Control Officer for assigned businesses and serves as a trusted partner to local management in strengthening control maturity and risk awareness. This role also partners with Corporate Compliance for local SpeakUp program representation. Key Responsibilities: Support the preparation and maintenance of business‑level Internal Control risk assessments to evaluate control effectiveness, financial reporting integrity, asset protection, and regulatory compliance. Execute elements of the annual Internal Controls monitoring and testing plan for assigned business units. Assess compliance with internal control requirements across locations and cross‑functional teams within scope. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and promote improvements to address fraud, error, and changing business conditions. Coordinate control activities and testing with Internal Audit and external auditors as required. Prepare concise reporting of control results, issues, and remediation status for management. Track, review, and validate management remediation actions, escalating where resolution is insufficient or delayed. Provide internal control guidance on process changes, system implementations, shared services, and change initiatives to ensure controls are embedded from design. Review and challenge policies and procedures for ongoing relevance and alignment with company standards. Support special projects as assigned. Support and partner with Corporate Compliance for local SpeakUp program representation. Job Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (Accounting or Finance preferred). Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: Minimum five years of accounting or auditing experience. Strong knowledge of internal control and governance frameworks, including COSO and SOX‑type environments; familiarity with IT General Controls.
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