Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist will be responsible for managing internal control & compliance matters for the Tower(s) (Account to Report (AtR), Order to Cash (OtC), Source to Settle (StS) and Employee Expense Management (EEM) workstreams) under his/her care in the BSC Prague.

Additionally, the role will execute & test the delivery and Assurance over controls structure to respective Tower(s) executed by BSC Prague in Prague. Activities included but not limited to trainings, self-assessments, local audit supports, systems access controls, Balance sheet review, Ad hoc request related to contents, support to external & internal auditors, participation in process improvement / standardization projects.

Key Responsibilities:

· Execute the CSA (self-assessment of internal controls) in either the AtR, OtC, StS, EEM workstream periodically

· Initiatives to address internal control enhancement where findings from self-assessment highlight areas that need to be addressed in the Tower(s) under his/her care

· Assist Internal & External Auditor for SOX audit and document compilation

· Support the regional control alignment and the standardization over the Process Tower(s)

Qualifications Required:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; professional accountancy qualification or equivalent required

· Business-level English language skills (speaking and writing) required

· 4 years’ audit experience required, 1-2 of those years in a public accounting practice company

· Experience working in a Big 4 or similar audit environment preferred

· Experience working in a SOX404 environment

· Experience working with SAP & MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

· Experience working in an organization providing services across multiple markets or geographies

Skills Required:

· Understanding of financial risk, internal controls, SOX regulations, as well as operational and financial business processes.

· Ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people

· Strong written and verbal communication to facilitate relationship building with peers and senior management.

· Ability to dig deep into detail while retaining a broad view of the strategy

· Proven ability to set realistic goals and work with all levels and functions to achieve stated goals

· Learning mindset and ability to grow through constructive feedback and encouragement

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral program
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and other discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage for drivers or showers for bikers
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Audits Compliance, Balance Sheets, Business English, Economic Analysis, External Audit Support, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Control Improvement, Internal Controls, International Standardization, Investor Relations Support, Microsoft Excel, Order to Cash (OTC), Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Improvement Projects, Process Improvements, Process Standardization, Relationship Management, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

05/15/2026

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