Control Description
> Check and document:
- For new restructuring charges recorded during the quarter: underlying source documents (approved CER + FP271 checklist);
- For all restructuring charges recorded in the [previous] quarter(s): underlying source documents including HR confirmation.
This is applicable to all DEMB entities. If zero severance is reported, HR confirmation is only to be obtained if an amount of severance was reported in the previous quarter; otherwise FD confirmation is sufficient.
Detailed Instructions for Key Control Performer
> Verify if severance is to be reported for your reporting entity for the closing quarter.
(1) Severance is to be reported
For charges & accruals for new restructuring projects (booked in the P&L below OSI in the applicable quarter) [in EO111 = additions]:
- Provide approved CER;
- Provide signed checklist that verifies if the charge for severance costs is in line with the requirements of DEMB Finance Policy 271; FP271 Checklist is to be found on SharePoint or obtained from DEMB Corporate Control and to be signed by the local Finance Director and HR Director.
For the ending balance of the accruals for all restructuring projects [to be specified in EO111]:
- Prepare supporting documentation for the total ending balance on detailed level (in case of severance by employee);
-Obtain and document confirmation on accuracy of ending balance; in case of severance, obtain confirmation from local HR. This confirmation needs to state as well that CER assigned employees are assigned to the [legal] entity for which the severance provision is reported; any exceptions must be authorized by senior management & documented;
-Document changes in the accrual compared to the previous quarter (e.g. due to salary changes and changed timing of termination) [in EO111 = income/expense];
- In case of changes to the provision > 100 kEUR, inform DEMB Corporate Control of the reasons behind these adjustments;
-Document reconciliation SAP [or other accounting system] to Score [EO111].
(2a) No severance to be reported [and therefore a zero balance in EO111] in this quarter, please obtain FD confirmation;
(2b) No severance to be reported [and therefore a zero balance in EO111] in this quarter, but severance was reported in the previous quarter, please obtain HR confirmation as described in (1)."