Job Description

The Internal Control Senior Specialist is responsible to contribute with the team to perform the review of controls and process documentation to ensure a robust internal control framework in compliance with our policies and procedures across the Business Support Center stream works, having an active role as an advisor or consultant not only in BSC , contributing with market also ensuring the correct execution and documentation of controls in order to present reasonable Financial statements and assurance over all controls structure in BSC Prague.
 
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Prepare, define and design risk matrix, elaboration of different controls criteria for operational activities

Analyze the information and evidence and be able to provide improvements for different process and activities in BSC.

Promote a more active role as an advisor or consultant in the improvement of processes and controls for markets; provide key information and guidelines, to maintain permanent contact with the markets with the purpose of being a strategic partner in the implementation, improvement and execution of the local control.

Maintain permanent contact with global groups as Internal & External Auditors and Governance Compliance in order to generate synergies and implement best practices in BSC and markets under scope

Help to prepare an annual Internal Control plan and obtain a written approval form the BSC Leaders.

Help to give constant follow up and support to the Operational team that will perform their self-assessments.

Help to prepare a written report describing: (1) the self-assessments results and (2) the compliance findings for BSC Leaders presentation and approval.

Support ARCHER matrix update.

Provide assurance over control across the BSC.

Reinforce the knowledge in order to improve the control and strengthen quality.

Maintain updated the self-assessment templates in order to maintain alignment with new practices or changes.

Stay abreast and communicate any potential change considered within the Corporate policies and procedure changes

Strategic Finance Project Management – Support systems implementations, process improvement and new initiatives to make sure comply with the Corporate Internal Controls

Being the liaison between the local markets, MCAAS, PWC with the BSC

Main Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Audit or Finance (CPA a plus)

At least 4 year as an External or Internal audit team member.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in coordinator position (people manager: team leader, supervisor, first level manager) desired.

Studies on quality control, process engineering, Internal controls structure, COSO, SOX.

Experience in definition and design of risk matrix and definition of control criteria for different process.

ERP system experience and competency (SAP required) and with US GAAP desired.

Experience with non-US GAAP environment, with balance sheet reconciliations and working with multicultural environment

Works effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under pressure and with a high degree of professionalism

Strong ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills required.

High capacity to take decisions, work with priorities and under pressure.

Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required

Strong analytical capabilities

Problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes

Team player with a focus on collaboration

Ability to operate independently and navigate through change or uncertainty

What we offer: 

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) Pension and health insurance contributions Internal reward system plus referral program 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs Up-to-date laptop and iPhone Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more 

 

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, Audit Assurance, Audit Methodology, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Business Administration, Business English, Detail-Oriented, Economic Analysis, External Audit Support, Finance Strategy, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationships, Manufacturing, People Management, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Project Finances, Quality Control Management, Risk Matrix, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Control {+ 4 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/26/2025

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Requisition ID:R352299