How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Internal Controller is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the organization’s internal control processes and systems. Its role includes ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, identifying and managing risks, and improving internal procedures to optimize performance and operational reliability. This position is critical in ensuring the financial and operational health of the organization while supporting its sustainable development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment and Design of Internal Control Systems Identify weaknesses and inefficiencies in internal processes. Establish and document policies and control procedures to mitigate operational and financial risks. Partner with the business to design controls to support operations and safeguard the Canada division. 2. Compliance Monitoring Lead Airgas’ internal control efforts in Canada and ensure compliance with Airgas and ultimately Air Liquide's key control principles. Prepare reports for internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Ensure SAPIN II testing and 30 core controls testing is completed timely by BSC. 3. Risk Management Conduct risk analyses to anticipate potential impacts for new processes. Develop and recommend action plans to address identified risks. Assist Airgas Legal in the annual risk assessment process. 4. Internal Auditing Review periodic internal audits and controls executed by the BSC for completeness, quality, and to ensure items are being completed timely. Analyze Internal Audit results and propose solutions to improve processes. If the process is BSC owned, follow up with BSC on a recurring basis to ensure remediation action plans are completed timely and risks are resolved. 5. Training and Support Raise awareness among teams about the importance of internal control. Train employees on fraud reporting procedures and best practices. Serve as a local SME with regards to policies and procedures regarding finance/accounting and operations controls. Support Airgas Cluster Internal Controller in any ad-hoc assignments related to Canada division internal control. 6. Continuous Improvement Stay updated on regulatory and technological changes to adapt control systems. Participate in cross-functional ad-hoc projects to enhance management tools and processes. Coordinate and participate in various ad-hoc projects within the Finance department and/or business lines. ___ Are you a MATCH? SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education : Degree in Audit, finance, accounting or management information systems. Experience : 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or in an audit firm, combined with knowledge of internal controls, accounting and finance. Skills: Understanding of internal control concepts and the experience required to apply them. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Technical requirements: Google Sheet, Google Apps, PowerBI, knowledge of Oracle R12 and SAP S4Hana is an asset. Personal skills: Good communication skills, both oral and written in French and English in order to collaborate with teams in Canada and the United States. Ability to communicate clearly and simplify complex concepts. Strong analytical skills and attention to details. Team player with a problem-solving mindset. Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple assignments. WORKING CONDITIONS The scope of the role is the Canadian operations, but will have to collaborate with various teams across the Americas. The role may also require occasional travel to various locations or subsidiaries. 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. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!
