As Internal Control Manager, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and continuously improving the internal control framework across the Group. You will act as a trusted partner to both central and local management teams to promote strong governance, process integrity, and compliance with Group policies.
Working closely with Group Finance, and Internal Audit, you will ensure the deployment of a consistent and effective control environment across all countries, monitor and report the sustainability and effectiveness of controls.
This position is international in scope, with responsibilities covering multiple geographies (primarily EU and LATAM).
- Internal Control Framework Development: Lead the design, enhancement, and deployment of the Group Internal Control Framework based on recognized standards (e.g., COSO), ensuring consistent application across countries and functions.
- Policy & Process Integration: Collaborate with key stakeholders in Finance, IT, Operations, and Compliance to ensure internal controls are embedded in core processes and support ongoing business transformation.
- Monitoring & Testing: Coordinate periodic control reviews; identify control gaps or design weaknesses; support the definition and follow-up with the countries of action plans to strengthen the control environment.
- Control Documentation & Tools: Maintain and continuously improve key control documentation (e.g., Risk Control Matrices, process maps). Oversee implementation of internal control tools and dashboards for performance tracking (e.g., TM1, BI tools).
- Reporting: Present internal control status reports and scorecards to Group leadership and relevant governance bodies (e.g., Audit & Risk Committee, Steering Committees).
- Coordination with Internal & External Audit: Liaise with Group Internal Audit and external auditors on different topics related to internal control (risk mapping, audit scoping, and control testing). Support remediation follow-up and ensure internal control perspectives are incorporated into audit outcomes.
- Training & Awareness: Design and deliver internal control Training and upskilling programs to reinforce control culture across the Group.
- Advisory on Strategic Projects: Act as a control advisor on key strategic initiatives, such as SAP implementations, digital transformation, and post-merger integration projects.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, or external Audit, preferably with a Big 4 background or a multinational group.
- Experience leading internal control / audits programs across multiple countries is a big plus.
- Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English. Any additional language between (Spanish, German, French) will be considered as an advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of the COSO framework and best practices in internal control design and implementation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with senior stakeholders across countries and functions.
- Ability to work in full autonomy under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and judgment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of TM1, Power BI is a plus.
- Experience working with SAP is appreciated.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Occasional travel to Munich (HQ) and potential other countries.