Senior Internal Control Specialist

About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Internal Control Specialist with solid experience in audit and internal control. The role involves coordinating the implementation of internal controls, conducting internal audit missions, and supporting management in ensuring process integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure achievement of Internal Control objectives by designing, aligning, maintaining, and testing local controls in line with Group requirements, in collaboration with control and process owners;

• Coordinate internal control testing and track gaps and remediation actions with EBS;

• Support and participate in remediation of control deficiencies;

• Provide guidance, ad hoc advice, and training/coaching to control owners and business process owners;

• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of internal control tools;

• Participate in audit planning and execute internal audit projects per the IC Annual Plan, including special audits and investigations; prepare audit reports and monitor action plan implementation;

• Advise management on improving internal controls and organizational practices;

• Manage stakeholder relationships to support adoption of control frameworks;

• Perform full audit cycles covering operations, financial reliability, and compliance with Group directives and local regulations;

• Drive continuous improvement of internal control processes using technology and digital solutions;

• Participate in the local Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process and report outcomes to Group; 

• Prepare presentations and report internal control and audit results to the Executive Committee.

Expertise:

• Minimum 7 years experience in internal audit / internal control; CAFR (Chamber of Financial Auditors of Romania)  membership mandatory;

• Experience with MS Office and ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus);

• Ability to analyze large data sets and prepare detailed reports;

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.

• Delivery-focused with a high degree of ownership & flexibility, quality awareness, desire to identify, prioritize and maintain high standards;

• Customer orientation with strong communication skills and professional behavior;

• Highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under time pressure;

• Proficiency in English is mandatory.