Internal Control & Reporting Specialist

Meltwater; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

8% holiday allowance

Retirement plan

Gym membership discounts

CalmApp subscription

Hybrid work environment

Family leave program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Meltwater is seeking an Internal Control & Reporting Specialist in Amsterdam to strengthen financial reporting controls and support global audits. You will refine the ICFR framework, ensure readiness for statutory reporting, and contribute to risk management across the globe.

Join a fast-paced finance team with exposure to US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAPs, balancing control work with external reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance & Control, Auditing, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification in progress (CPA, ACCA, RA, ACA, or equivalent).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in internal control, reporting, or audit; SOX experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of COSO internal control framework and IT general controls.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP; local GAAPs a plus.
• Excellent communication skills across multiple business functions.
• Ability to coordinate across Netherlands, US, and Mexico time zones.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the risk and control matrix (RCM) with risk ratings and key/non-key controls.
• Drive a risk-based approach to controls, prioritizing efficiency and business relevance.
• Collaborate with control owners to document control requirements and standards.
• Design and implement new controls in response to business changes and improve existing ones.
• Coordinate and execute testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Document key finance processes and support group audits across regions.

Skills

SOX controls

COSO framework

IFRS & US GAAP

Strong communication

IT general controls

Time-zone flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Control

Job description

Accounting & FinanceHybrid Remote , Amsterdam,Netherlands

Meltwater is hiring an Internal Control & Reporting Specialist to strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and support the group's statutory audit and reporting compliance across the globe. You'll join a fast-paced finance team in Amsterdam, supported by colleagues across the US, Mexico, and Europe, working on meaningful control framework improvements that directly impact audit readiness and risk management.

This role offers the chance to shape Meltwater's control environment while it grows — refining our ICFR framework to make it more efficient and fit for purpose. While ICFR is the core focus, you'll also dedicate roughly 30-40% of your time to external reporting and audit activities — a well-rounded mix that keeps you close to global audits and complex accounting matters across US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements, while broadening your technical range beyond controls alone. You'll benefit from mentorship from experienced leadership and a clear path from Internal Control & Reporting Specialist to Manager to Senior Manager in a dynamic, growth-focused, AI-forward media intelligence company.

What You'll Do:

Maintain and update Meltwater's risk and control matrix (RCM), ensuring risks are rated by significance and controls are appropriately classified as key or non-key, in line with the organization's business risks and objectives

Drive a risk-based approach to controls, prioritizing those that are meaningful, efficient, and aligned with the needs of the business

Partner with control owners across business functions to communicate control requirements and documentation standards

Support the design and implementation of new controls to address changes in the business environment, streamline existing controls for greater efficiency, or remediate potential control gaps

Coordinate and where necessary execute testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)

Document key business processes tied to the finance function

Identify opportunities to enhance and mature Meltwater's ICFR program

Play an active role in annual and interim Meltwater group audit cycles by ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables

Assist with coordinating statutory audits across Europe, the Americas, and APAC, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP

Assist with preparing complex accounting calculations and drawing conclusions on non-routine accounting matters

What You'll Bring

A bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance & Control, Auditing, or a related field

Professional accounting qualification in progress (CPA, ACCA, RA, ACA, or equivalent)

6+ years of progressive experience in internal control, reporting, or audit. Work experience in the SOX environment is a must-have. Big 4 audit experience, with tenure on audit engagements for entities listed in the US, will give you a strong advantage.

Good knowledge of the COSO internal control framework, including IT general controls

Good working knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP; knowledge of local GAAPs is a plus

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain control requirements clearly to stakeholders across different business functions

Flexibility to accommodate time differences between the Netherlands, Mexico, and the US

What We Offer

Enjoy flexible paid time off for enhanced work-life balance

Enjoy an 8% holiday allowance on your total earnings, encompassing bonuses and commissions, to enhance your overall compensation package.

Secure your future with our retirement plan

Stay fit conveniently with reduced gym membership fees within our office building, promoting a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.

Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need

Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.

Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Where You'll Work:

Singel 250, 1016 AB Amsterdam

Our Story

At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen.

Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers aroundthe world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.

Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and createsan environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along

the way.We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers.

We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.

We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.

Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.

We may use AI to assist in aspects of our hiring process, such as reviewing candidate information, capturing interview notes, and supporting interview activities. These tools are used only to assist our team through increased efficiencies. Every output continues to be reviewed by humans, and all hiring decisions are made by humans. We remain committed to evaluating candidates fairly, consistently, and in compliance with all applicable laws.