Director - Financial Audit - Siemens - Beijing

Job description
SIEMENS – More than just business
The lives of just about everyone on the planet have been touched by Siemens products at some point. Our contributions sometimes aren’t very apparent – but our innovations have made history. Discover a company that has answered the world’s toughest questions since day one.

Siemens is an integrated technology company. The business activities in our Energy, Healthcare, Industry, and Infrastructure & Cities sectors have made us a global market and technology leader. Technological excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and international focus have been our hallmarks for over 160 years. We’re one of the world’s largest providers of green technologies. Products and solutions from our environmental portfolio already account for considerably more than one-third of our total revenue.

The Opportunity – Siemens Corporate Finance Audit
Siemens Corporate Finance Audit plays a key role within the overall Siemens corporate structure at the top management levels. We assist management in making informed decisions, to understand the impact of those decisions, and to ensure the success of our company’s business performance around the world. Our highly skilled professionals have extensive knowledge and experience in areas ranging from financial management and accounting to business operations, regulatory requirements, information technology as well as mergers and acquisitions. They are deeply exposed to a wide range of Siemens businesses.

Each career path is part of our Grow & Development Program which consists of challenging assignments designed to accelerate your career. You will gain international exposure by conducting business on a global scale. Through cross-functional engagements you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience outside your core skill sets. The program will enable you to leverage your experience while keeping an eye on the big picture – your career. It’s time to capitalize on your experience.

www.siemens.com/cfa

Your Role: Director - Financial Audit
Within our financial practice, you will be responsible for supporting the regional partner in the day-to-day management and execution of engagements.

• Plan scheduled and non-scheduled financial audits according to the Audit Plan to ensure compliance with all pertinent regulations, standards, and company policies. Conduct audit exit meetings to review and report audit findings to appropriate stakeholders.

• Develop self and others through coaching and effectively advance our people development strategy by motivating his/her team through outstanding leadership.

• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and local management on a regular basis to ensure knowledge of business strategies, objectives and risks are appropriately considered and to provide subject matter expertise on financial (reporting) risks and controls.

• Maintain knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements and corporate policies. Keep abreast of regulatory and industry trends and ensures company takes a proactive approach to meet these requirements.
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements:
• Minimum 12 years of experience in internal audit and/or risk management including at least 2 years as a Director within a multinational organizations (i.e. Fortune 500) or 2-3 years as a Senior Manager in a Big Four Public Accounting Firm.

• Strong academic background including a degree in accounting or finance and a relevant professional qualification (CPA or ACCA).

• Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken).

Intensive experience and knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Standards from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships within a global organization in order to effectively negotiate and resolve problems.

• Project management expertise in a complex global organization.

• Ability to present complex analytical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.

• Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills and the capacity to rapidly and simultaneously handle a variety of complex confidential issues.

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