Internal Control Specialist

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

We are currently recruiting for an Analyst or Assistant Vice President, Internal Control Specialist Assistant for our office in Amsterdam.

Function positioning

As the Internal Control Specialist you will be maintaining and developing the SOX / Internal Control framework across MBE, as well as an ‘in-control’ mindset and mature process and control documentation within Finance. The function forms part of MBE Finance Division (residing under the CFO) and is reporting directly into the Head of SOX and Internal Control.

MBE has multiple branches in EU countries and is part of the wider MUFG Group. This leads to significant interaction with colleagues located in different parts of the world. Within this function there will be communication with Operational Risk Management, IT, Internal Audit and owners of (SOX) controls.

The role includes the following:

• Maintaining and developing the SOX / Internal control framework for Group / Local purposes (i.e. JGAAP/USGAAP scope) including related testing and reporting;
• Developing and progressing the maturity of the finance control framework and coordination with responsible business owners the periodic Risk and control self-assessments and business process update;
• Coordination with the internal and external auditor in capacity of the Mid- and Year-End audits, Sox Audits and related activities;
• Involvement in the set-up of enhanced controls for Finance in strategic projects (such as system implementations, internal restructuring, process harmonization between branches etc.).

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry or an audit firm which conducts external/internal audits.
• Minimum of BA degree required with a complement education in the field of control, Audit and/or IT auditing (RA/ACCA/CISA/CIA etc.).
• Affinity and experience with developments on risk and controls in the Finance domain.
• Technical skills/experience with IT risk and controls or willingness to learn more in the IT domain.
• Knowledge of banking, its products and processes is considered a plus.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO etc.).
• Experience with SOX and/or audits and their requirements (IT/Business controls).
• Proficient in written and spoken English; other languages like Dutch, German or Japanese would be considered a plus.
• Analytical / problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well in an environment which is challenging and requires meeting deadlines and performing stakeholder management for different parts of MBE and the wider MUFG organization.
• Experience with applications for flowcharting would be a plus.

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility

• Balance Risk with Opportunity
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Drive For Results
• Collaborate and Build Partnerships
• Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

• Influence and Inspire Others
• Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
• Think Strategically
• Manage and Develop Talent

What do we have to offer:

We offer you a role in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you with that by offering various training and development possibilities.

• We take into account your home situation and your ambitions and help you to balance work and private life.
• Monthly team events.
• To work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best.

Besides that we will offer you:

• Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• 30 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days.
• Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,23 per km with a max of 75km one way.
• €5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of €60,00 per month.
• Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to €800,-)
• Possibility to order Office Equipment’s for the home office (up to €500,-)
• Remote Working Policy i.e. Working From Home (WFH) and Remote Working in another Country.
• Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit)
• Company fitness (fiscal benefit)
• Mental health workshops and budget for external courses (i.e. Dutch language classes).
• Employee contribution towards Pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%), our pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme.
• Training & development possibilities paid by the bank

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.