Internal Audit AssociateVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Internal Controls, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Compliance or Internal Audit.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational processes and associated risks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with SOX compliance or internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Previous experience in Internal Audit or External Audit a plus
• Professional accounting or audit certification (CPA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise ERP systems.
• Experience working in a multinational organization.

What you’ll do

• Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Company's Internal Control Framework.
• Promote a strong internal control culture and risk awareness across the organization.
• Perform regular testing of key internal controls and evaluate the effectiveness of control activities.
• Facilitate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by providing guidance to process owners and coordinating an efficient SOX certification process.
• Support the successful deployment and ongoing execution of the Company's Control Self-Assessment (CSA) program across all in-scope entities.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the internal control environment, providing management with meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Support Business Group Compliance teams in implementing and maintaining internal control standards across key business processes, including: Record-to-Report Procure-to-Pay Order-to-Cash Inventory Management Fixed Assets Payroll
• Act as administrator for internal control systems and tools, ensuring data quality and efficient user support.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify control gaps and recommend practical, risk-based improvements.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with Internal Audit and external auditors throughout control testing and audit activities.
• Contribute to global internal control initiatives, process standardization and continuous improvement projects.

About the position

We are looking for a motivated Global Internal Control Associate to join our Global Internal Controls team based in Prague. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in internal controls, risk management and business processes who is looking to build a career in a global organization. Working as part of a team of Internal Control professionals, you will help strengthen the company's internal control framework, support compliance with SOX requirements, and promote a strong control culture across the organization. You will collaborate closely with business process owners, Finance teams, Internal Audit and external auditors to drive continuous improvement of our internal control environment.