Internal Control Specialist Europe

We are the creator of drinks. We take great pride in creating world-class beverages, partnering with top retailers and brands across Europe, North America, and Australia to produce drinks that you love and drink every day.

Are you ready for the second step in your finance career? Do you want to help the business become more effective, efficient, and in control? Are you excited to shape your own role, act as a sparring partner to the business and be entrepreneurial in building up the internal control function? Are you our business oriented Internal Control Specialist Europe? We would like to hear from you!

In this exciting and impactful role, you will be part of the European Internal Control team we are currently establishing. Reporting to the Internal Control Manager Europe, you will play a key role in building and shaping the internal control function across the region.

You will be instrumental in driving how controls are designed, implemented, and optimized. Ultimately supporting our organization to operate more efficiently and effectively. As a trusted sparring partner to the business, you will provide valuable insights, guidance, and advice to strengthen our control environment.

Given the increasing complexity of our operations and the growing importance of internal controls, we are now expanding our Internal Control team, and we are looking for passionate professionals to join us on this journey as our:

Internal Control Specialist

Europe

As our Internal Control Specialist you strengthen the integrity and efficiency of our organization’s operations and business across the European region. You are a trusted business partner to local teams, providing guidance, training and follow up on remediation plans.

The tasks and responsibilities are:

• Monitor and assess the design and operational effectiveness of business process controls across finance, procurement, order-to-cash, and other key cycles.
• Perform risk assessments to identify control gaps and propose mitigation strategies for business process risks.
• Document and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices for in-scope processes.
• Coordinate and support SOX compliance activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, remediation follow-up, and preparation for external audits.
• Collaborate with process owners to strengthen internal controls
• Support the implementation of process improvements by providing control insights during system or process changes (e.g., SAP process optimization projects).
• Prepare reports and dashboards summarizing testing results, deficiencies, and remediation status for management.
• Liaise with external auditors to provide requested documentation and evidence during audits.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions on internal control principles and compliance requirements for business stakeholders.
• Stay current on evolving regulations, SOX guidance, and best practices for business process controls.

About you

We are looking for a curious person, with strong analytical skills and a business mindset with the following background and experience:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience in Finance, Internal Control, Business Process Risk Management, External Audit, Internal Audit, or similar roles.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and/or SOX Compliance are preferred
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Affinity with GRC systems, data analytics for control testing and wants to get exposed to continuous control monitoring solutions or automation initiatives
• Excellent proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written
• Experience and interest in working in an international environment
• You are eager to work in an informal and entrepreneurial environment in a fast growing company.
• You enjoy driving decisions with various stakeholders
• You are currently based in the Netherlands and enjoy to come to the office to connect and learn!

What we offer

• A competitive reward package, including bonus eligibility.
• A collaborative, international, and commercial environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth.
• A dynamic team culture that values integrity, efficiency, and open communication.

We are the creator of drinks. We take great pride in creating world-class beverages, partnering with top retailers and brands across Europe, North America, and Australia to produce drinks that you love every day.

Do you want to see your drinks on every? Do you want to join our exciting journey?

Refresco is van mening dat het principe van gelijke kansen fundamenteel is voor de waarden van ons bedrijf. Ons doel is om alle werknemers een rechtvaardige en eerlijke behandeling te bieden. We discrimineren niet op grond van geslacht, leeftijd, handicap, burgerlijke staat, huidskleur, ras, religie, etnische afkomst, seksuele geaardheid of geslachtsverandering.

Phone: 010 440 5100
E-mail: yasimin.harput@refresco.com

Additionally: we have great pleasure in getting in touch with potential new employees directly. For this reason we are fully managing the search for this role in-house and will not be needing any external assistance (agencies e.g.).