Junior Manager, Internal Controls

JobtailorHamburg

Stellenbeschreibung:

Support the establishment and continuous development of the Internal Control System (ICS)

Support the establishment and continuous development of the Internal Control System (ICS)
Design efficient, practical control processes in collaboration with the relevant business functions
Analyze business processes and identify risks
Develop appropriate controls
Conduct walkthroughs as well as control design and operating effectiveness testing
Identify areas for improvement and support the implementation of agreed measures
Collaborate with Control Owners and business functions and provide support on IC-related matters
Take ownership of assigned topics and subprojects as experience grows
Document processes, risks, and controls in a clear, traceable, and audit-ready manner
Report directly to the person responsible for IC and Risk Management
Collaborate with business functions and other governance functions

Requirements

Successfully completed degree in business administration, business informatics, or a comparable field
Initial relevant professional experience (approximately 2–3 years) in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or external audit
Ideally, experience at an audit firm or in the Internal Audit function of an international company
Initial practical experience with common IC and governance standards (e.g., COSO)
Experience designing, documenting, and assessing internal controls
Strong understanding of business processes and the associated risks and controls
Analytical mindset and a structured, independent approach to work
Ability to challenge and further develop existing processes and find pragmatic solutions
Confident communication with a range of stakeholders and enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration
Willingness to pursue professional and personal development and, over time, take on additional responsibility within IC
Proficiency in standard MS Office applications
General interest in Risk and Crisis Management
Business-fluent German and fluent English
Willingness to be regularly present on-site in Hamburg (usually approximately once a month; more frequently depending on project requirements)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Internal Control Systems (ICS) development, risk analysis, and control design, with a strong understanding of business processes and governance standards. Proficient in documenting processes and controls while effectively collaborating with stakeholders in both German and English.