Internal Control System Officer

In this role:

To make our global processes even more secure, efficient, and future-proof, we are building our Internal Control System (ICS) from the ground up. To drive this initiative, we are seeking a proactive, hands-on professional who can seamlessly translate theory into lived practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement the global ICS framework for Villeroy & Boch in close alignment with our global strategy and finance teams.

• Analyze existing business processes, identify key risks, and define effective control activities (Control Design) in collaboration with the respective process owners.

• Systematically map and document complex end-to-end business cycles. Prepare high-quality process narratives and flowcharts, identify control gaps, and leverage data analytics to pinpoint anomalies, emerging risks, or process inefficiencies."

• Act as the central point of contact and sparring partner for our global departments and international subsidiaries during the establishment of their control activities.

• Draft clear guidelines, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and support the selection and implementation of dedicated ICS software tools with a focus on leveraging automated system-enforced controls and data analytics/dashboards for continuous monitoring.

• Train and sensitize our employees worldwide to risk management and internal controls, fostering an active risk culture within the company.

• Proactively review standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate policies, and the Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrices to ensure strong governance.

• Establish processes for regularly testing control effectiveness and report the findings and monitor the implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions, conduct formal follow-up verifications, and draft comprehensive progress reports directly to senior management.

Your Profile

Education

• A Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Business Law, or a comparable qualification with a focus on Audit, Controlling, Corporate Governance, or Risk Management.

Experience

• Minimum 3 5 years experience in the field of ICS, external audit, internal audit, or risk management.
• Proven experience in setting up or significantly redesigning an ICS is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• The ability to engage, inspire, and guide colleagues at all levels through new processes
• Strong knowledge of Internal Control System (ICS) frameworks, such as COSO.
• A solid understanding of business processes in global manufacturing or retail environments.
• Experience with major enterprise systems, specifically SAP (ERP/GRC) and Workday (or similar tools).
• The ability to design, audit, and enforce user access profiles, system controls, and segregation of duties (SoD)
• A structured, analytical thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Great communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics simply.

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