Regional Internal Control System (ICS) Manager - Northern Europe

SCANIA CV AKTIEBOLAG; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insights into GRC functions

Job summary

TRATON Financial Services is seeking a Regional Internal Control System (ICS) Manager for Northern Europe. You will coordinate risk assessments, support control design, and drive ICs implementation across Sweden, the UK/Ireland, and other Northern Europe units.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an international setting, ensuring compliance with local regulations and providing guidance on internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, or a related assurance function.
• Good understanding of the COSO framework and internal control methodologies.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken; Swedish language is a plus.
• Experience in multinational and/or regulated organizations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate and consolidate yearly risk assessments across Business Units.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, control testing and self-assessments per plan.
• Support design of new and updated controls with management and process owners.
• Maintain and update ICs data in the dedicated tool; manage testing docs and remediations.
• Monitor deficiencies and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Prepare ICs reporting at BU, Regional and Head Office levels.
• Assist with governance documents and input on control requirements.

Skills

COSO framework

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Swedish advantage

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

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.

Job 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 the Business Units in design of new and updated controls
• Full maintenance and update of ICs data in the ICs 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 ICs 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 ICs in new or evolving entities
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements related to internal controls
• Contribute to cross-functional ICs 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. 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.

TRATON Financial Services Offers

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 flexib