Internal Control Specialist (m/f/d)

Kurita provides technologies for water and process treatment, as well as for the paper and cellulose industry. Kurita Europe is a subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1949, the Group has more than 7,400 employees worldwide, generating a turnover of 2.3 billion USD. More than 3,500 patents are proof of Kurita's innovative approach to a resource-saving consumption of water. We are committed to highest ethical and social demands with a strong sense for fairness, transparency, integrity, safety and compatibility.

In order to expand ourExecutive & Office Support team we are looking for a motivated

Internal Control Specialist (m/f/d)

as soon as possible.

Brief Description

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal control assessments, including planning, walkthroughs, control design evaluations, operating effectiveness testing, and remediation validation
• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks aligned with COSO and J-SOX requirements, ensuring timely updates to reflect organizational or regulatory changes
• Conduct fraud risk assessments, support incident reviews, perform data-driven analysis, and assist in fraud prevention activities
• Identify process inefficiencies, root causes, and control gaps; recommend and support implementation of process improvement actions
• Prepare detailed control documentation, reports, and management presentations addressing key observations, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating requests, ensuring proper evidence collection, and managing remediation follow-up
• Contribute to strengthening a culture of governance, ethical conduct, and risk awareness across the organization

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in internal control, compliance, risk management, or audit
• Business-fluent English (both written and spoken); proficiency in additional European languages is a plus
• Strong understanding of COSO, COBIT, J-SOX, and fraud risk principles
• Preferred certifications: CIA, CFE, CCSA, RIMS-CRMP, PMI-RMP
• Ability to design, map, and optimize end-to-end business processes

Preferred Personal Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex processes, identify root causes, and propose pragmatic solutions

Are you the right candidate to join our team?

We will show you the way to make your career at Kurita. You can expect an interesting, exciting job in a great team, with room for professional and personal development. Next to the advantage of working in a growing international company, we offer an attractive workplace and benefits.

If you are interested in this job, please apply by using our online application system. We are looking forward to it.

Kurita Group specialises in optimising the reliability and efficiency of industrial plants and projects. Our customised technologies and patented products for industrial water, paper and process treatment improve plant efficiency and plant lifetime as well as reducing costly downtimes.