Auditing & Compliance Manager

ppThe bAuditing and Compliance Manager /b 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 bInternal Control Officer /b 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. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport the preparation and maintenance of business-level Internal Control risk assessments to evaluate control effectiveness, financial reporting integrity, asset protection, and regulatory compliance. /li liExecute elements of the annual Internal Controls monitoring and testing plan for assigned business units. /li liAssess compliance with internal control requirements across locations and cross-functional teams within scope. /li liEvaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and promote improvements to address fraud, error, and changing business conditions. /li liCoordinate control activities and testing with Internal Audit and external auditors as required. /li liPrepare concise reporting of control results, issues, and remediation status for management. /li liTrack, review, and validate management remediation actions, escalating where resolution is insufficient or delayed. /li liProvide internal control guidance on process changes, system implementations, shared services, and change initiatives to ensure controls are embedded from design. /li liReview and challenge policies and procedures for ongoing relevance and alignment with company standards. /li liSupport special projects as assigned. /li liSupport and partner with Corporate Compliance for local SpeakUp program representation. /li /ul h3Job Qualifications /h3 h3Education /h3 pBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (Accounting or Finance preferred). /p h3Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications /h3 ul liMinimum five years of accounting or auditing experience. /li liStrong knowledge of internal control and governance frameworks, including COSO and SOX-type environments; familiarity with IT General Controls. /li liUnderstanding of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Act. /li liStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a manager and a team member. /li liProven ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels while operating independently. /li liAbility to prioritize work, manage multiple deliverables, and meet deadlines in a structured environment. /li liExtensive applied knowledge of the principles and practices of business process improvement. /li liSolid project management and follow-through skills with attention to detail. /li liStrong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills with sound professional judgment. /li liExcellent written and verbal skills. /li liProficiency with Microsoft Office applications. /li /ul pThis is a hybrid role that requires working from a Wolters Kluwer office a minimum of 8 days/ month, and as required for business reasons. /p h3Our Interview Practices /h3 pTo maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. /p pApplicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr