Group Control Assurance Specialist

We are seeking a Group Control Assurance Specialist to join our Finance department, specifically within Group Accounting and the Group Control Assurance function.

As a Group Control Assurance Specialist, you will play a crucial role in resolving complex control, governance, and risk-related challenges by partnering closely with stakeholders across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the continuous enhancement of Polestar's SOX internal control environment by applying advanced professional judgment to complex control matters
• Driving organizational improvements and partnering with stakeholders across the business to strengthen risk management and governance practices
• Evaluating control deficiencies, performing severity assessments, and providing expert analysis on business, financial reporting, and compliance impacts
• Facilitating the remediation of control deficiencies, significant deficiencies, and material weaknesses by influencing stakeholders and monitoring the implementation of sustainable corrective actions
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the organization by delivering specialized training, workshops, and guidance on internal controls, risk mitigation, governance practices, and remediation activities

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in internal control, SOX, SEC reporting requirements within a U.S.-listed company environment, risk advisory, assurance, or related areas
• Experience working in multinational organizations
• Deep knowledge of risk assessment, process and system scoping, control design, implementation, testing, and control remediation
• Experience evaluating control deficiencies, including significant deficiencies and material weaknesses, and presenting conclusions to management
• General knowledge of group consolidation and IFRS reporting requirements
• Relevant certifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent are considered an advantage