How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Internal Controller reports directly to the Internal Controls & ITGC Compliance Supervisor. With a regional scope across the Americas, this position is responsible for guiding and advancing tasks related to internal controls, with a strong focus on deepening expertise in accounting processes. The role plays a critical part in external audit coordination by thoughtfully reviewing and adding value to financial information before submission. Additionally, this position supports the team's operational and compliance needs across the region to foster strong internal standards.

Audit Quality Assurance: Act as a key liaison for external audits, thoroughly evaluating, validating, and adding value to accounting information and evidence in a supportive manner before sharing it with external auditors.

Accounting Specialization: Drive collaborative execution and deepen expertise in accounting-related internal controls, ensuring that financial processes are followed, documented accurately, and compliant with relevant accounting standards.

Process Analysis: Analyze financial processes to partner with teams to address control gaps, propose mitigating controls, and implement opportunities for improvement and shared growth.

Audit Coordination & Accounting Controls:

• Audit Quality Assurance: Act as a key liaison for external audits, thoughtfully reviewing, validating, and adding value to accounting information and evidence before sharing it with external auditors.

• Accounting Specialization: Drive collaborative execution and deepen expertise in accounting-related internal controls, ensuring that financial processes are followed, documented accurately, and compliant with relevant accounting standards.

• Process Analysis: Analyze financial processes to partner with teams to address control gaps, propose mitigating controls, and implement opportunities for improvement.

Compliance and Administration:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures related to internal controls and accounting standards.

• Maintain accurate records and files related to internal control activities.

• Work collaboratively with other team members and assist other departments as needed to ensure compliance with internal controls across the organization.

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Are you a MATCH?

Cualifications and Competencies that will help you succeed

Education

• Graduated Certified Public Accountant (CPA) degree.

Experience/Certifications

• Experience working in an accounting firm (Accounting Studio / Big 4) is a welcoming asset.

• Experience in Tax (specifically tax settlement / tax compliance) is a plus.

• We value experience or familiarity with AI tools.

Language Requirements

• Excellent English language proficiency is essential for the role.

• Spanish is essential for the role.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent analytical approach with the ability to review complex accounting information and add value to the audit process.

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial applications, and business processes.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively and foster connections in a team environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.