Sales and Marketing Controller

About AkzoNobelSince 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Job PurposeThe purpose of this role is to strengthen AkzoNobel’s compliance framework by monitoring and validating distributor and internal business transactions, ensuring adherence to company policies, and proactively identifying risks or irregularities. The role is responsible for conducting periodic compliance checks, reviewing distributor reports, and ensuring all processes are supported by accurate documentation, approvals, and reporting. By providing timely insights, corrective recommendations, and compliance guidance, this position supports management in safeguarding operational integrity, enhancing transparency, and fostering a strong culture of accountability across sales, finance, operations, and distributor networks.Key AccountabilitiesCompliance MonitoringPerform periodic back-end monitoring of transactions to detect irregularities or non-compliance.Monitor distributor SO reports (DERP) validity submitted into company systems.Identify and investigate discrepancies, coordinating with relevant teams or distributors for resolution.Policy & Process AssuranceCheck compliance of internal and distributor-related processes against AkzoNobel policies and procedures.Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and reporting are consistently in place.Recommend corrective actions for non-compliance to strengthen policies, controls, and procedures.Reporting & AnalysisPrepare regular compliance monitoring reports, highlighting key findings, risks, and trends.Maintain updated compliance checklists, monitoring records, and supporting documentation.Escalate significant compliance breaches or risks to management in a timely manner.Audit & Training SupportSupport preparation for internal and external compliance audits.Provide compliance guidelinesCollaborate with sales, finance and operations teams to improve compliance awareness and accountabilityKey ActivitiesCompliance MonitoringPolicy and Process AssuranceReporting AnalysisAudit and Training SupportExperienceBachelor DegreeExperience in Controller / Compliance / Internal Audit (min 5 years)EducationBachelor DegreeExperience in Controller / Compliance / Internal Audit (min 5 years)At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.Requisition ID: 49838