Risk Management Officer

Controls / Risk Analyst (German Speaking)

Location: Iași, Romania – 700051

Duration: 6–8 months contract, with possibility of extension

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite and 3 days remote per week

Experience: 5–7+ years

Role Overview

We are seeking a German-speaking Controls / Risk Analyst with a strong Finance or Accounting background and hands-on experience in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing finance processes and internal controls, identifying control gaps and risks, and supporting controls testing, documentation, process improvements, and knowledge transfer .

Key Responsibilities

• Review AP, AR, and O2C processes and evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and controls testing .
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of risk , and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Review current processes and team performance to identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Document control procedures, testing evidence, findings, and improvement recommendations .
• Collaborate closely with finance teams, process owners, auditors, and key stakeholders .
• Support controls knowledge transfer and process documentation activities.
• Communicate findings, risks, recommendations, and progress clearly to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in internal controls, SOX, compliance, audit, risk management, or controls testing .
• Strong Finance or Accounting background with hands-on experience in:
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and control-related activities .
• Experience conducting:
• Process walkthroughs
• Controls testing
• Risk assessments
• Control documentation
• Native or fluent German proficiency.
• Strong English communication skills .
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, documentation, and reporting skills .
• Must be based in Romania , preferably Iași , and available to meet the hybrid work requirement.

Interview Process

The interview process will consist of 2–3 rounds , including:

1. Language Assessment – German and English communication
2. Technical Assessment – Controls, Risk, Finance, AP/AR/O2C, and controls testing
3. Business Team Assessment – Stakeholder management, practical experience, and role fit