Risk & Process Manager

Tasks

Position Objective

The primary purpose of this position is to fortify and enhance the Risk Management System (RMS) and Internal Control System (ICS) at Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL). As the Risk and Process Manager, the incumbent is responsible for establishing a framework to ensure risk assessments, design, implementation, and evaluation of controls are in accordance with Porsche Group Strategy. Specifically, the role involves working collaboratively across various functional departments within PCL to provide guidance on implementing appropriate measures to optimize control effectiveness. In alignment with Porsche AG (Parent Company), and Porsche Cars North America Inc (PCNA), the Risk and Process Manager will perform reviews of published group policies and directives, and articulate process improvement recommendations to the relevant stakeholders for implementation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support the process of identifying, evaluating, and defining controls in line with the Risk Management System (RMS) at PCL.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to acknowledge emerging risks and ensure cross-functional support to the business units to setup procedures for documentation.
• Enhance the control execution and procedures surrounding the Internal Control System (ICS) as part of the overall risk management strategy.
• Facilitate company’s response to the Group-mandated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes and reporting.
• Guide the setup and development of ICS in new business areas, including the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PEC-TO) and Porsche Sales and Marketplace Canada (PSMC).
• Function as a lead interface for PCL in collaboration with PAG and PCNA to setup Accounting ICS in accordance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) standards.
• Support the Legal & Compliance department with the implementation of Porsche Privacy Management System (PPMS) ICS.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) at PCL, including business impact analysis, emergency response work packages, and conduct scenario-based simulations.
• Achieve familiarity with published Group Policies and lead the composition and implementation of Finance managed directives.
• Communicate and organize local risk management training for PCL employees as required.
• Serve as a liaison to PAG and Group Audit staff with respect to Internal Audit requirements.
• Assist in preparing responses to audit inquiries, including documentation of follow up and resolution of open points to Group risk management and financial compliance departments.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to optimize controls by conducting thorough review of documentation procedures with PCL departments.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple departments and business units to maximize organizational awareness, adherence, and support for process and testing requirements.
• Lead and/or assist with ad-hoc initiatives requiring subject matter expertise.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required.
• CPA and /or CIA strongly preferred.
  
  

Experience (Job And Industry)

• 5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in public accounting, and/or internal audit function of a large global corporation.
• Enterprise Risk Management experience required.
• Experience gained from working at the Big Four audit firms is considered an asset.
  
  

Skills

• Experience working with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliant documentation.
• Knowledge of industry best practice methodologies for process improvement.
• Experience with corporate change management strategies.
  
  

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal storytelling / presentation skills – able to concisely communicate as a subject matter expert to general audiences both internal and external.
• Able to efficiently communicate ideas and simplify complex technical topics through interpersonal, presentation, and written correspondence and across varied audiences.
• Strong command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Extensive analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Focuses on continuous quality and performance improvements.
• Actively contributes to the organization’s best business practices by disclosing pertinent information to relevant stakeholders regarding prescribed rules and regulations.
• Influencing, negotiation, and resource management skills, with ability to work collaboratively at all levels of a multi-cultural organization.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, takes ownership of their performance and driving results.
• Reliable and proactive with a strong motivation and willingness to learn.
• Is a role model, inspires others by demonstrating actions and attitude aligned with company values.
• Ability to communicate in German and French considered a plus.