Junior Manager, Internal Controls

Jobtailor; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Specialist to support the establishment and continuous development of the Internal Control System (ICS) in Hamburg. You will design practical control processes in collaboration with the relevant business functions and test control effectiveness across the organization.

The role includes risk analysis, documenting processes and controls, and collaborating with control owners. You will grow with the team, take on responsibilities over time, and work on-site in Hamburg about

Qualifikationen

• Degree in business administration, business informatics, or a comparable field.
• 2–3 years of experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or external audit.
• Familiarity with COSO and internal control design.
• Fluent English and business-fluent German.
• Willingness to be regularly on-site in Hamburg (approx monthly).

Aufgaben

• Support establishment and development of the Internal Control System (ICS).
• Design efficient control processes with relevant business functions.
• Analyze processes and identify risks; develop and implement controls.
• Conduct walkthroughs, design controls, and test operating effectiveness.
• Document processes, risks, and controls in an audit-ready manner.
• Collaborate with Control Owners and business functions on IC matters.
• Take ownership of topics and subprojects as experience grows.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Mindset

Structured Approach

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Independent Work

Confident Communication

Ausbildung

Business Administration Degree

Business Informatics Degree

Tools

MS Office

COSO Standards

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Internal Control System Development
• Risk Analysis
• Control Design and Assessment
• COSO Standards Familiarity
• Stakeholder Communication

Hard Skills

• Internal Controls
• Internal Audit
• Risk Advisory
• Control Documentation
• Business Process Analysis
• Control Effectiveness Testing
• Process Improvement
• MS Office Proficiency
• Governance Standards
• Audit Readiness

Soft Skills

• Analytical Mindset
• Structured Approach
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Independent Work
• Confident Communication

Industry Keywords

• Risk Management
• Crisis Management
• Audit Firm Experience
• International Company Experience
• Business Administration Degree
• Business Informatics Degree