The Senior Group Internal Controls SpecialistThe Senior Group Internal Controls Specialist, as part of a recently created department, will be responsible for supporting the development of a robust internal controls culture and environment through formalization of key controls, policies, and procedures, and ensuring their monitoring. The position reports to the Head of Reporting and Tax and is part of a team of 4 internal control professionals. The position will be highly visible and impactful within the group as well as the audit and risk committee of the Board.Main Responsibilities:Support and coach operating entities in implementing and adjusting defined controls in the core operationsConduct 2nd line of defense reviews to monitor compliance against Unilabs group policies and procedures and local regulationsIdentify key risk areas and control gaps and define mitigating solutionsSupport monitoring all internal and external audit issues relating to the process and propose process control solutions where relevant. Share best practices and learningsDrive automation of controls by, not only but also, partnering with Finance Transformation team to simultaneously ensure critical transactions are only granted to the right users and alignment between system and process step-outs and controlsReduce the overall number of SoD conflicts across systems and processesBe an advisor in the controls design and implementation of multiple enterprise IT systems (e.g. MD365, Oracle, Coupa, and Tagetik)Be a catalyst in finding an optimal balance between maintaining a sound control environment with efficiency and pragmatismEnsure transparent, reliable, and agile stakeholder managementRequirements:University degree and preferably a professional qualification in relevant fields such as Business and Economics, Finance, and Accounting, ComplianceProfessional experience of 2-3 years in external/internal audit, with good understanding of COSO and internal control requirementsExperience of at least 1 year in Finance IT and/or system implementations from an Internal Controls perspective is highly desirableBe curious, proactive, solution-oriented, and practical when identifying gaps and risks and recommending improvementsGood analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently are highly recommendedProficient written and verbal communication skills in EnglishProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and preferably knowledge of MS D365 and TagetikAvailability to travel, predominantly in Europe#J-18808-Ljbffr
