Senior Internal Control Specialist

MLE is looking for a hands-on Senior Internal Control Specialist for the HR, Internal Control and Compliance department.

This is a challenging role with significant exposure to various stakeholders (Senior Management, Finance Managers from our European offices, local Management Teams etc.). Effective stakeholder management and creating buy-in are therefore essential (personal impact, ability to connect, and persuasive skills). We have made good progress so far, but there are still several processes that need to be updated/upgraded or developed. Therefore, we are looking for someone who can think conceptually, is process-oriented and can establish and execute concrete actions.

The Internal Control Specialist reports directly to the Director HR, Internal Control and Compliance. 

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for the Japanese SOX cycle at MLE HQ, which includes;
  • Design assessment, including documentation of the narratives, flowcharts and Risk and Controls.
  • Assessment of the Operating Effectiveness, including the documentation and filing of evidence.
  • Continuous improvements to the internal controls together with the Business and Finance dpt.
  • Perform Management Assessment on the Company Level Controls of the MLE Group Entities. 
    
    
• Maintain close cooperation with the external auditor in Europe and the Internal Control department of the Head office in Kyoto (Japan).
• Perform planning, execution and reporting of internal audits within the MLE group.
• Work closely with the business to provide value-adding recommendations and follow-up and support implementation of those.
• Advise, support and challenge the business on internal control, risk and compliance questions by acting as business partner throughout the entire MLE Group.

What you bring?

• 6-8 years of experience in an Advisory firm in a similar role, or a related role in another (international) company with the appropriate scale and complexity in business processes.
• Hands-on mentality and drive to professionalize our Internal Controls environment.
• Good communication skills; being able to explain complex issues in an understandable way and works collaboratively with a process-oriented approach.
• Strong ethical and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel. 

What we offer?

• A competitive salary (collective labour agreement Metalektro). The exact amount depends on your education and relevant work experience.
• A contract for 37,5 hours per week.
• Hybrid working model.
• 27 holidays and 5 extra days off (based on full-time employment).
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Plenty of development and learning opportunities.
• Very diverse and international organization which has entities in Europe and a parent  company in Japan.

How to apply?

We look forward to receiving your CV and short motivation letter (please attach to the Application Form).

Please, note that we do not sponsor visas and we can only consider candidates already living in the Netherlands.