This role is responsible for ensuring that internal controls across SSP are designed, implemented, and operating effectively in alignment with Stryker Corporate and APAC standards. Sitting within the SSP Finance team, this role advises on business processes, risks and controls.
About youYou are a detail-oriented finance or accounting professional with strong internal controls and compliance experience. You collaborate effectively across functions, communicate complex issues clearly, and influence stakeholders with confidence. You enjoy improvement initiatives, demonstrate excellent organisational skills, and maintain high ethical standards. You’re proactive, analytical, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Key responsibilities
Identify, document, and mitigate key risks through well‑designed internal controls and updated SOPs.
Perform and support control testing, SOX‑related activities, and remediation of issues in partnership with auditors and process owners.
Prepare reporting for Finance and SSP leadership and track progress of critical internal control activities.
Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices and oversee user access and system‑generated report reviews.
Provide insights, advice, and guidance to stakeholders, connecting business processes to financial outcomes.
Support process improvement initiatives, change management activities, and project work using structured methodologies.
Build strong cross‑functional relationships, ensuring proactive communication and early stakeholder engagement.
Contribute to training, continuous improvement, and adherence to quality standards.
Must have experience/skills
Degree in accounting or finance, with CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or actively pursuing).
3+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (ideally in international/public accounting).
Understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and the COSO framework.
Communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational capability with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
High ethical standards and professionalism; able to work independently and in a team.
Nice to have experience/skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or Hyperion (implementation experience is a plus).
Good understanding of IT General Controls and automated controls related to financial reporting.
