Internal Control Analyst

About the role

Founded in 1906, CEMEX is a global building materials company operating in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. We provide high-quality products and services to our customers and communities, offering competitive wages, career growth, and a range of benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, vacation or paid time off, an employee assistance program, and retirement plan options. Learn more about our company culture and why you should join us at cemexusa.com/careers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform operational and financial audits for compliance and process improvement.
• Conduct interviews and complete independent research during investigations of ethics and fraud-based issues.
• Execute control testing as per annual plan and follow up on remediation action plans.
• Maintain policies and update them with the support of business process owners.
• Participate in the annual risk assessment process.
• Provide advice to the business on new projects and changes in processes.
• Identify and define audit issues and root causes, recommend improved internal controls and business processes, ensure corrective actions are developed and implemented, and present findings to appropriate management.
• Maintain updated the Internal Control remediation status system.
• Run the monthly ACL Control Analytics and follow up on items identified with the business.
• Promote internal control best practices and maintain a strong control environment.
• Adhere to all CEMEX and OSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.
• Meet or exceed company safety standards.
• Analyze Self-Assessment scores, audit findings, and control failures to identify high-risk areas and develop/implement mitigating controls.

Qualifications

• SAP and Excel proficiency required.
• At least 2 years related experience in Accounting and/or Auditing required.
• Experience in external/internal auditing preferred.
• CPA, CIA, or CFE strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, or Business Management.
• MBA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in accounting and auditing principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficient on SAP.
• Extremely self-motivated.

Working Conditions

• Capable of working in an open concept office environment.
• No travel restrictions: Travel time varies as required.
• Hybrid schedule, three in-office days per week.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
• Job involves sitting most of the time with walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors.

Legal Notices

• CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
• CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
• AZ Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.
• CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).
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