The role:
Developing, maintaining and managing the European Internal Control Environment by actively working together with management, up to and including senior management, and local staff. The main objective of this function is to implement and support a control environment to ensure that the Supervisory Board, Management Board and senior management have reasonable assurance that:

• The company objectives are being achieved.
• Published financial statements are developed reliably.
• Applicable laws and regulations are being complied with.

Reporting to the Supervisor Internal Controls Europe, the Internal Controls Group provides expertise, knowledge and support about Internal Control related themes relevant to Europe, such as COSO and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to LyondellBasell Industries management.

General responsibilities include: coordinating, reviewing, evaluating and otherwise contributing to multiple European and global projects. Coordinating and effectively communicating with various departments throughout the Enterprise and at all levels of the organization regarding Internal Control related issues.

You are required to have/ be:

• Master’s/ University degree preferred- minimum Bachelor's degree.
• Broad financial experience, preferably obtained in an international and multi-cultural environment.
• Audit experience (financial & operational).
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS or relevant national GAAP.
• In-depth working knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley.
• Risk Management and COSO framework experience.
• Knowledge about business, manufacturing, purchasing, finance and tax related processes and European regulations.
• Team player and pro-active self-starter.
• Accurate with an eye for detail and strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pro-actively manage change.
• Project Management experience.
• Knowledge of financial systems along with general computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• German language preferred.

Responsibilities and accountabilities:

The Internal Controls Consultant:

• Works with Management/Business Process Owners ensuring compliance to Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) by developing, implementing, monitoring and adjusting control mechanisms including Global Key Controls.
• Performs risk management exercises on behalf of Management, including assessments and gap analysis, to build and maintain an efficient and effective Control Environment in order to minimize financial exposures.
• Monitors, manages and provides guidance to Management about company standards, policies and procedures.
• Is a liaison and partner to Management during Internal- and External Audits plus provides support to ensure timely closings of related findings.
• Works together with US colleagues on the development and maintenance of global standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in activities to ensure company compliance to generally accepted accounting standards such as US GAAP and IFRS.
• Is actively involved with continuous business process and control improvement activities.
• Participates in SOx Assessment Team meetings where control deficiencies identified through Management Testing and External Audits are reviewed.
• May supervise other Internal Controls staff.
• Develops, maintains, monitors, presents and discusses Management Reports with Local and US Management and the General Auditor. Report examples are:
  1. Annual global SOx Approach memo.
  2. Annual Audit Plan.
  3. Risk Analysis of significant financial statement accounts.
  4. Global Key Control list used to test the effectiveness and compliance of the documented controls.
  5. Quarterly Analysis on the Key-Control changes before reporting to Internal- and External Audit.
  6. Quarterly Overview of outstanding Internal Audit findings and SOx related deficiencies.
  7. European SOx Finance Critical Spreadsheet List.
  8. SAS 70 Review Memos.
  9. Gross exposure analysis on non-remediated deficiencies.
  10. European Organizational updates for the Global Authorized Approvers Database.

Working at LyondellBasell:
LyondellBasell makes the plastics, chemicals and fuels that serve as the building blocks for countless goods that people around the world depend on every day to enhance their quality of life. Our products make an elemental difference in how things are made, from the safety of food packaging and the comfort of your furniture to the durability of paints and coatings – just to name a few.

There are elemental differences in our work environment, too. We believe these differences create a unique, high-performance atmosphere that helps us deliver exceptional results and exceptional careers. We reward our employees with competitive pay, and offer quality health and retirement benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that respects and encourages individual contributions and performance and fosters open communication and teamwork. We encourage you to apply to join our team. Together, we can achieve exceptional results.

LyondellBasell Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION WE REQUIRE A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORKING PERMIT FOR THE NETHERLANDS.