Internal Controls Specialist

Blue Lynx; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 holidays per annum

Every 10th day is off

Subsidised canteen

Pension plan

Health insurance allowance of €70 per月

Job summary

Blue Lynx in The Hague is seeking an Internal Controls Specialist with experience in financial controls and ICFR to join a multinational energy organisation. The role focuses on maintaining control frameworks, supporting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include performing routine financial controls, assisting with risk assessments, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with external advisers during the annual testing cycle.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required, both written and spoken.
• Big 4 background ideal but not mandatory.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance, preferably in GRC.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine financial control activities in line with policies and control frameworks.
• Review financial data, reconciliations and transactions for accuracy and compliance; escalate irregularities.
• Support the implementation and operation of the GRC framework including testing and risk assessments.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for regulatory compliance and audit expectations.
• Assist in identifying financial control risks and remediation actions.
• Support month-end and period-end control activities and evidence retention.
• Coordinate with third-party advisors during annual testing and audits.
• Prepare standard financial control and compliance reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent in English

Good communication

Education

Finance-related Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client is an international organisation within the energy sector, looking for an Internal Controls Specialist with experience in financial controls and ICFR to join their dynamic, multicultural and multilingual organisation in The Hague.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform routine financial control activities in line with established policies, procedures and control frameworks
• Review financial data, reconciliations and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with internal controls, escalating exceptions or irregularities in a timely manner
• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the GRC framework by assisting with control testing, risk assessments and compliance reviews
• Maintain documentation and evidence to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards and audit expectations
• Assist in identifying financial control risks, control weaknesses and emerging issues, and support the tracking, documentation and follow-up of remediation actions
• Support recurring month-end and period-end control activities, including review of cost corrections and accrual inputs and ensuring proper documentation and evidence retention
• Support ICFR and control testing logistics and documentation, including evidence collection, workpaper completeness checks, issue logs and reporting of exceptions
• Maintain and update trackers and reporting, including audit and action follow-up tracking and escalation of overdue items
• Support interactions needed for the annual testing cycle with third-party advisors and consultants, covering coordination, evidence requests and alignment on testing approach
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing requested documentation, data and explanations, and assist in responding to audit findings and monitoring agreed actions to ensure timely closure
• Prepare standard financial control and compliance reports for internal stakeholders, highlighting findings, trends and exceptions
• Support the review, updating and communication of financial policies, guidelines and protocols, and resolve queries on control requirements, compliance evidence and testing outcomes
• Contribute to projects and initiatives related to GRC processes, including system enhancements, automation efforts and reporting improvements

Candidate Profile for Associate Financial Control Analyst

• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Finance-related Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent level of years of experience within Finance
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance, preferably in GRC
• Background in Financial Controls, Internal Audit, SOX/ICFR, Risk & Compliance or Finance Governance
• A Big 4 background is ideal
• Part-qualified or studying towards a professional finance or accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent regional qualification
• GRC or risk-related certifications are a plus: ISO 31000, ISO 22301, introductory training in internal audit or control frameworks such as COSO, IRM International Certificate or Diploma in Risk Management, FERMA, or internal controls and risk management certificates from recognised providers
• Experience supporting control frameworks, monitoring compliance, assisting with audits and tracking remediation actions
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across finance and business functions

What Our Client Offers

• 24 holidays per annum
• Every 10th day is off
• Subsidised canteen
• Pension plan
• Health insurance allowance of €70 per month