Internal Control & Governance Specialist

Rönesans Enerji; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Private health insurance

Learning & development

Benefits package

Job summary

Rönesans Enerji, based at Istanbul Head Office (Maltepe Piazza), seeks an Internal Control & Governance Specialist to strengthen risk management and control environments. You will contribute to designing frameworks and coordinating across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations to ensure effective governance.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in internal audit or risk management, strong communication, and knowledge of SAP/Ariba.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Audit, Business, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management.
• Strong understanding of governance and control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of SAP / procurement tools (e.g. Ariba) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of legal or compliance topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify key risks across the organization.
• Design and implement internal control frameworks.
• Ensure controls are practical and aligned with business needs.
• Analyze, challenge, and improve internal processes and procedures.
• Draft and update policies across departments.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Drive follow-up on action plans and ensure timely implementation.
• Support internal and external audits and address findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Governance & controls knowledge

Proactive, organized, and persistent

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Audit, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Founded in 1993, Rönesans Holding is one of Europe's leading contracting and investment groups. The Group operates as both a main contractor and investor across Türkiye, Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, with a diversified portfolio spanning construction, real estate, energy, industrial investments, and healthcare.

With more than 40,000 employees representing over 60 nationalities, Rönesans continues to deliver innovative engineering and investment projects on a global scale while pursuing its vision of building a more sustainable future.

Rönesans Enerji, a joint venture between Rönesans Holding and TotalEnergies, develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects across Türkiye. Since its establishment in 2007, the company has been investing in hydroelectric, wind, solar, and energy storage projects while also playing a leading role in electricity trading. Through its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, Rönesans Enerji supports Türkiye's transition toward a cleaner and more resilient energy future.

Join us in driving responsible and sustainable energy projects.

We are looking for an Internal Control & Governance Specialist with the following qualifications to be based at our Istanbul Head Office (Maltepe Piazza).

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to identifying key risks across the organization
• Support the design and implementation of internal control frameworks
• Ensure controls are practical, efficient, and aligned with business needs

Process Review & Improvement:

• Analyze, challenge, and enhance internal processes and procedures
• Participate in drafting and updating policies across departments
• Ensure consistency between procedures and actual practices

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work closely with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations teams
• Organize and facilitate meetings with stakeholders at all levels
• Drive follow-up on action plans and ensure timely implementation

Control Testing & Monitoring:

• Perform walkthroughs and test key controls
• Identify gaps and recommend pragmatic improvements
• Track remediation actions and ensure closure

Audit & Governance Support:

• Support internal and external audits
• Contribute to addressing audit findings and strengthening governance practices
• Interact with senior management and shareholders when needed

Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare clear and structured reports for management
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations effectively

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Audit, Business, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management (big4 or international environment is a strong plus)
• Strong understanding of governance and control frameworks
• Excellent communication skills — you are comfortable interacting with different teams and levels of seniority
• Proactive, organized, and persistent — you know how to follow up and get things done
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Knowledge of SAP / procurement tools (e.g. Ariba) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of legal or compliance topics is a plus

What We Offer

• Performance- and achievement-based bonus programs
• A comprehensive benefits package and employee support programs
• Private Health Insurance with a range of healthcare benefits and services
• Learning and development opportunities that support both professional and personal growth

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

As part of Rönesans Holding, we are committed to conducting our business responsibly and ethically. Rönesans Holding is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and aligns its business practices with the universally accepted principles on human rights, labor, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption.

We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our organization. Guided by our core values of integrity, competitiveness, and innovation, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect.

All applications are considered based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, language, or any other protected characteristic.