Regional Internal Control System (ICS) Manager - Northern Europe

Scania CV AB; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness contribution

Health center access

Pension plan

Profit sharing

Parental benefits

Employee car leasing

Job summary

TRATON Financial Services is seeking a Regional Internal Control System (ICS) Manager for Northern Europe, based in Södertälje. You will join the Central GRC team and oversee ICS activities across Sweden, UK&I and other Nordic regions, coordinating risk assessments and control evaluations.

You will lead testing, design of controls, remediation tracking, and ICS reporting across regions, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management within a multinational financial services

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, or a similar assurance function.
• Good understanding of the COSO framework and internal control methodologies.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken; knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.
• Experience in multinational and/or regulated organizations is beneficial.
• Experience within the financial services industry is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate and consolidate yearly risk assessments at Business Units based on the TFS risk profile and support the preparation of the annual control evaluation plan for the Region.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, control testing, and self-assessments in line with the annual control evaluation plan.
• Support management and process owners in design of new and updated controls.
• Full maintenance and update of internal control system data in the dedicated tool, including mapping, testing documentation, and remediation actions.
• Monitor control deficiencies and remediation activities, ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
• Prepare and deliver ICS reporting at Business Unit, Regional, and Head Office levels.
• Assist management and control performers in controls design for risk mitigation and governance documentation input.
• Provide guidance and training on internal controls and support the implementation of ICS in new entities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements related to internal controls.

Skills

COSO framework

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Business Administration/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Regional Internal Control System (ICS) Manager - Northern Europe

Controller

At TRATON Financial Services (TFS) we have started the journey to become the provider of Financial Services to all TRATON brands. Our service includes financing for customers, dealers, and distributors as well as insurance solutions. With a presence in over 65 markets, we are already one of the most global players in the financial services industry and are rapidly growing. Do you want to be part of this journey?

Role Summary

We are looking for a Regional Internal Control System (ICS) Manager for Northern Europe, who would like to contribute to an effective internal control environment at TRATON Financial Services entities. The Northern Europe Region is covering the Business Units Finans (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia), Great Britain and Ireland.

As a Regional Internal Control System (ICS) Manager for the region, you will be part of the Central GRC team and reporting to the Global IC S Manager at the Head office and working closely with the Regional Office. This role manages all IC S related activities for the Business Units in the region and has an active role on the implementation, maintenance and further development of the Internal Control Framework at TFS.

Job Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate, facilitate and consolidate yearly risk assessments at Business Units based on the TFS risk profile and support the preparation of the annual control evaluation plan for the Region
• Conduct process walkthroughs, control testing, and self-assessments in line with the annual control evaluation plan
• Support management and process owners in the Business Units in design of new and updated controls
• Full maintenance and update of IC S data in the IC S dedicated Tool: New controls mapping and controls updates, testing documentation, issues creation, remediation actions and closure, access management, and coordination with Head Office and TRATON where needed.
• Monitor control deficiencies and remediation activities, ensuring timely follow-up and closure
• Prepare and deliver IC S reporting at Business Unit, Regional, and Head Office levels
• Assist management, process-control owners and control performers in controls design for risk mitigation as well as review and provide input on governing documents in connection with control requirements
• Provide guidance and training on internal controls and support the implementation of IC S in new or evolving entities
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements related to internal controls
• Contribute to cross-functional IC S projects and initiatives across the TRATON Group

Who You Are

You are a proactive, self-driven professional with high integrity and a collaborative mindset. You enjoy building relationships across functions and organizational levels, communicate effectively, and thrive in an international environment.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you challenge existing ways of working and seek efficient, effective solutions that support business objectives. You are analytical by nature, able to assess risks, identify control gaps, and contribute to sound decision-making. Comfortably navigating ambiguity and changing priorities, you take initiative, build trust with stakeholders, and maintain a strong understanding of business processes, risks, and organizational goals.

What You'll Bring

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, or a similar assurance function
• Good understanding of the COSO framework and internal control methodologies
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken; knowledge of additional languages, particularly Swedish, is an advantage.
• Experience in multinational and/or regulated organizations is beneficial
• Experience within the financial services industry is considered a plus

This Is Us

A great team and mission.

You join a company that offers a truly international environment during one of its most interesting moments. You get to contribute to your function and the company at large with your competence and energy. You will interact with a wide range of functions but not least a global network of GRC professionals from all parts of the world and different sectors. Centrally, you will join a Governance Risk and Compliance function with highly experienced and energetic team bringing in experience from different parts of the world and different sectors.

An international work environment.

Our office is located in Södertälje and we also have a hub in Central Stockholm (Östermalm), allowing collaboration where best fits to our employees. The role includes travelling in the Region but you are expected to shape this according to the needs of your role and work.

We believe great work starts with feeling supported, both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a broad range of employee benefits designed to promote wellbeing, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance. Employees can enjoy flexible working hours and a workplace that supports both collaboration and flexibility. With office Hubs in Södertälje and Stockholm, as well as coworking spaces at Sergels Torg and Kungens Kurva, you will have the best preconditions to pick the best workplace for your activities.

We provide a yearly wellness contribution and you can train at our health center Gröndal, and you will access to occupational health services with doctors, nurses, and ergonomists. Mental health is important to us, therefore we also offer confidential staff support services for guidance related to personal challenges.

In addition, employees benefit from pension plans, profit sharing programs, and extra time off or additional pension contributions. We also support family life through enhanced parental benefits and offer additional perks such as employee car leasing. Together, these benefits help create a workplace where you can thrive both at work and in everyday life.

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Financial Services.