Internal Control Manager

Join us as a Internal Control Manager and discover the future of employee experience! Benefit Systems is a global company based in Poland, dedicated to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. We serve over 2 million users across six countries and have been operating in Turkey under the MultiSport brand since 2021! We provide access to a wide network of sports facilities to help employees achieve a better work-life balance.

We believe that happy employees are more productive and have made it our mission to transform the concept of corporate well-being. Since our entry into the Turkish market in 2021, we've been helping companies motivate their teams, support personal development, and create a positive workplace culture. Thanks to our dynamic and innovative approach, we build long-term business partnerships and make healthy living accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

We are looking for a Lawyer to act as the senior legal adviser for our operations in Turkey, taking an active role in day-to-day legal matters while providing strategic guidance to management on legal risks, corporate governance, and business decisions. Although this role does not carry a managerial title, it requires strong leadership and team development potential to lead a legal structure that may be established or expanded in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's internal control framework, methodologies, and control standards.
• Prepare and oversee the execution of the annual risk-based internal control plan, identifying and prioritizing key financial and operational risks.
• Coordinate risk assessments across business functions, evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assess control deficiencies, analyze root causes, and monitor corrective action plans to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Review business processes, policies, and procedures to strengthen process governance, standardization, and compliance with internal control principles.
• Evaluate key financial controls across revenue, expenses, payments, collections, procurement, and financial reporting processes, working closely with the Finance team.
• Coordinate ISO and other relevant management system certification initiatives, including gap assessments, certification roadmaps, audit preparation, and follow-up activities.
• Facilitate external audit coordination, monitor audit findings, and assess controls related to fraud prevention and irregularity risks.
• Provide regular reports and actionable insights to the Country Manager on key risks, control effectiveness, significant findings, and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management, process auditing, or related functions.
• Solid experience in evaluating financial and operational processes from a risk and internal control perspective.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, control design, and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Good understanding of financial controls, segregation of duties, authorization processes, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, and familiarity with ERP/CRM systems.
• Minimum upper-intermediate (B2) proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Benefits

• MultiSport Plus Card: Unlimited access to a wide network of sports and activities.
• Discount for Your Loved Ones: A discounted MultiSport Plus Card opportunity for two people of your choice.
• Private Health Insurance: A comprehensive and high-coverage health package.
• Meal Card: Daily meal allowance.
• Performance Bonus: A bonus system designed to recognize and support your performance and contribution.
• Global Work Environment: The opportunity to broaden your perspective and network by working with an international team.
• Career and Training Opportunities: Personal development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Dynamic and Innovative Structure: A working environment that encourages initiative and supports your development and leadership potential.
• Well-being Activities: Events and activities designed to strengthen employee experience, motivation, and team connection.