Job Summary:
The Internal Control Senior Specialist supports the design, implementation, and monitoring of the company's internal control framework. This role focuses on documenting business processes, performing control assessments, identifying gaps, and supporting remediation efforts to strengthen governance and risk management.
The Senior Specialist works closely with process owners across functions to ensure internal controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating as intended.
Job Responsibilities:
- Document and map end-to-end business processes, identifying key risks, controls, and control owners.
- Perform internal control assessments and testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
- Identify control gaps, segregation of duties conflicts, and process inefficiencies, and recommend practical corrective actions.
- Support the development and maintenance of internal control matrices, flowcharts, and risk-control documentation.
- Follow up with process owners on remediation plans and track the closure of identified control issues.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the Internal Control Risk Register.
- Provide internal control support and guidance for new or revised processes, system changes, and organizational initiatives.
- Prepare internal control reports, dashboards, and analysis for management review.
- Coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors by providing documentation, walkthrough support, and remediation evidence.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing control effectiveness and process efficiency
Job Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous Experience:
- 3-6 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, external audit, or risk.
- Experience in documenting and assessing business processes and internal controls within a structured organization.
- Special requirements:
- Solid understanding of internal control concepts, risk assessment, and governance principles.
- Strong analytical, process-mapping, and documentation skills.
- Attention to detail with the ability to identify control gaps and inefficiencies.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
