Internal Control Manager

The role

The Internal Control Manager will support and maintain an effective and SOX-compliant internal control framework for a large international business.

This role will contribute to risk governance and compliance efforts, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure operational efficiencies, adherence to company policies, and reduction of financial reporting misstatements. The Internal Control Manager will be responsible for designing and maintaining process risk control matrices and support/guide business managers in executing and documenting control execution. Further, the Internal Control Manager will support business management during process walkthroughs, control testing, and both during operational and annual SOX audits. Internal Control Manager will take a leading role in ensuring effective remediation of control deficiencies related to control design and operating effectiveness. The Internal Control Manager is member of the Internal Audit and Control function supporting the company in mitigating its main strategic, operational, compliance, and financial risks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design efficient solutions to drive operational efficiencies and compliance with company policies, reducing the risk of material financial reporting misstatements.

• Evaluate company centralized processes to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, supporting strategic and operational objectives through risk governance, ongoing monitoring, and reporting.

• Apply strong stakeholder management to engage senior management, process owners, and control owners in enhancing the operating effectiveness of the overall Control Framework.

• Identify and evaluate critical operational risks and provide recommendations for standardizing controls within the overall control environment.

• Plan, manage, and report on phases of the SOX program, including leading walkthroughs, performing testing, and communicating results to stakeholders.

• Advise process/control owners on remediation action plans for deficient controls, facilitating root cause analysis and designing effective solutions.

• Work closely with both Internal and External auditors to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

• Review and update policies and procedures to maintain compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and SOX requirements.

We expect you to have:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business.

• At least 6–10+ years of professional experience, with a minimum of 4 years of in-depth SOX compliance experience.

• Strong SOX expertise - topics e.g. like EUC/IUC, management review controls (MRCs), and their interrelation with IT general controls (ITGCs).

• Extensive knowledge of SOX, IFRS, US GAAP, Dutch corporate governance, internal controls evaluation, compliance, and substantive testing.

• Advanced understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), with the ability to assess risks and work with management to implement corrective actions.

• Experience in Oracle ERP systems is highly preferred.

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• CPA certification (e.g., Dutch CPA RA, UK ACCA, or US CPA) or Dutch RC (Register Controller) qualification.

• CIA certification remains a plus.

• Experience with organizational transformations, carve-outs, and acquisitions from an internal control perspective.

• Exposure to working in a multinational business environment.

Competencies & Behavioral Traits:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess complex issues.
• Proactive problem-solving and ownership mindset.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.
• Highly motivated and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.