Controls & Compliance Senior Analyst

Description

About The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC)

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is a global leader in prestige beauty, inspiring consumers around the world with transformative products and experiences that encourage self-expression and confidence. ELC is the only company exclusively focused on prestige makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair care, with a diverse portfolio of more than 25 brands sold in over 150 countries. At the heart of ELC lies a deep passion for creativity, innovation, and excellence—driving the company to continually push boundaries and redefine the beauty industry.

Position Overview

This role is part of the Global Finance Controls & Compliance team, responsible for providing key compliance and risk management support across the ELC global finance organization. The position partners closely with finance leaders and stakeholders worldwide to ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and regulatory standards, while continuously improving processes and tools.

Core areas of focus include the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program, Controls Implementation and Assessments, Third-Party Risk Management, Facilitated Self-Assessments, Global Financial Policies, and Controls Issue Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage SAP GRC master data, ensuring accuracy and providing technical expertise for automated control assessments.

• Administer and report on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404 and SOX 302) compliance activities.

• Perform Financial Statement Risk Assessments to identify and mitigate potential control gaps.

• Oversee Third-Party Risk Management and Reporting, including SOC-1 / SSAE 18 requirements.

• Support and manage the Self-Assessment Administration process across global teams.

• Track Control Issues and remediation plans, ensuring timely resolution and proper escalation.

• Support audit and testing activities throughout the year.

• Maintain Global Financial Policies on the intranet, ensuring alignment with leadership and updated documentation.

• Collaborate with the GRC Administrator to ensure Power BI dashboards accurately reflect SAP GRC data.

• Prepare periodic Power BI reports and insights to support management reviews and decision-making.

• Support the Controls & Compliance communication strategy, including SharePoint content and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead and coordinate testing support for management self-testing and control validation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).

• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, audit, or compliance.

• Languages: Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, during standard business hours.

• Flexibility Options: Hybrid or flexible work arrangements may be available, depending on business needs.

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent position.

• Location: Costa del Este, Panamá.