Internal Control Specialist

Midea Group; Pouso Alegre; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Midea Group is seeking a Lead Internal Audit professional to design and execute internal audits and control assessments ensuring governance, risk management, and compliance across the organization. You will test controls and coordinate action plans, strengthening financial integrity.

Required are proven internal audit experience, advanced accounting knowledge, and fluent English. Postgraduate studies in business management or controllership are preferred to support ongoing risk management

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit and/or internal controls in a large company or Big Four.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles.
• Familiarity with GRC frameworks.
• English proficiency is mandatory (spoken and written).
• Postgraduate studies preferred in related areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of internal audit reports with risk assessments and clear final outputs.
• Conduct internal control testing across Procurement, HR, IT, Tax, Treasury, and more.
• Develop action plans with BU and coordinate follow-up activities.
• Monitor external audit activities for regulatory compliance.
• Manage the departmental budget aligned with targets.
• Promote adherence to quality, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Proactivity

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Postgraduate studies in Business/Controllership

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

ACL

Alteryx

Job description

Lead and execute internal audits and control assessments to ensure the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and compliance processes. The role focuses on identifying improvement opportunities, mitigating risks, and strengthening internal controls to support the organization's operational and financial integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of internal audit reports through detailed risk assessments and clear, objective final reports aligned with departmental standards.
• Conduct internal control testing across various business processes, including Procurement, HR, IT, Tax, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Costs, Financial Closing, and Entity-Level Controls.
• Support the BU in developing action plans and coordinate follow-up activities to ensure their completion.
• Monitor external audit activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Manage the departmental budget, ensuring alignment with revenue, investment, and expense targets.
• Serve as a role model in adhering to quality management, occupational safety, and environmental policies, actively engaging the team in these practices.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in internal audit and/or internal controls within a large corporation or Big Four (Deloitte/KPMG/EY/PwC) firm.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles.
• Familiarity with GRC frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in English (mandatory – both spoken and written).
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, or related fields.
• Postgraduate studies are preferred in Business Management, Controllership, or related areas.

Soft Skills:

• Critical and Investigative Thinking: Ability to perform deep analysis and question processes, with thorough investigation of received materials.
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Strong communication skills to interact across all organizational levels (from operations to executive leadership), with negotiation capabilities and strategic partnership building.
• Proactivity and Autonomy: Self-driven and resourceful, capable of executing tasks independently without constant supervision.
• Discretion and Ethics: Maintains confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters, with a strong commitment to integrity and compliance.

Desirable Qualifications (Non-Mandatory):

• Previous experience in industrial environments.
• Experience conducting investigative interviews.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Power BI, ACL, Alteryx.