Job Description

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. As a Finance Transformation Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and driving compliance with global standards. You will be responsible for a range of activities aimed at identifying, documenting, and mitigating risks related to financial processes. Your efforts will contribute to maintaining a robust internal control environment and supporting successful internal and external audits. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the company S2P process and identify appropriate SOX controls applicable to each stage. Document SOX controls with precision and clarity. Identify and implement all necessary documentation and processes required for supporting both internal and external audits. Identify potential risks associated with processes or reports and document effective mitigation strategies. Document the entire mitigation process for each identified risk. Create detailed process maps and narratives that encompass the entire S2P process, highlighting control points and interdependencies. Develop detailed process maps that clearly outline and highlight control points within financial processes. Document E-invoicing format compliance, including mandatory fields for electronic transmission. Collaborate with several stakeholders to understand and implement Xylem Compliance Requirements for Business and Efficiency. Ensure existing business rules are documented and accessible for end-users. Bachelors degree is required in accounting, finance, Business or related focus (e.g. business administration/economics). Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in field of System implementation, Financial Controls, Internal and/or External Audit (Big 4 Preferred). 3 years of experience in SOX Compliance and controls documentation. Previous experience in information security and system implementation. Excellent documentation and process mapping skills. Familiarity with global invoicing standards and electronic data exchange compliance. Ability to work independently and proactively identify areas for improvement. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information. Motivated, self-starter with ability to learn quickly. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including ability to translate across various lines of business. OTHER SKILLS KEY COMPETENCIES Fully effective Performance Superior Performance Experience with systems/tools implementation is preferred. Advance Excel knowledge is a nice to have. Must be fluent in both writing and spoken English. Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Coupa, Blackline, iScala and OneStream. Achievement Motivation Analytical Thinking Customer Service Orientation Team Leadership/ Teamwork Co-operation Autonomy and Leadership Entrepreneurial Mind-Set Team Player and Strong Contributor Forward thinking Innovative