Willis Towers Watson (WTW) - Insurance Services – Madrid, Madrid
We are looking for a highly skilled Internal Control Technician to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, documenting, and assessing the sufficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness over the internal controls to provide assurance and recommendations for improvement. This role requires a strong understanding of internal control principles and practices, including section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and document new processes, controls and flowcharts with the different stakeholders (business, operations or corporate areas), working in coordination with them, participating and analyzing the risks and weaknesses of the process, proposing mitigation controls before implementation.
Verify compliance with current external applicable rules and laws and with Group's Standards policies and procedures.
Analyze, test and assess procedures and controls within the internal control scope, identifying control weaknesses and communicating them to the areas, performing follow-up on the management action plan, and communicating action deadlines, monitoring them until completion, and contributing to the improvement process through regular contact with the stakeholders.
Propose areas and aspects of improvement from an economic and operational point of view that drive better results from an area/company perspective.
Collaborate developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures.
Review and conclude about the effectiveness of the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing policy and its operation.
Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information about the internal control of the company.
Provide support and guidance to the different stakeholders and process/control owners.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support WTW initiatives, providing internal control insights.
Monitor changes in the processes and controls, including their impact on the company.
Prepare and present internal control reports and analysis to the management.
Qualifications:
University degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (postgraduate degree desirable).
Minimum of 4 years' experience in internal control positions. Desirable experience in auditing or consulting.
Advanced level in English (spoken and written - you will need it on a daily basis).
Ability to quickly comprehend and document content during meetings without losing focus on the objective.
Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Experience with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley, PCAOB standards and Internal Control frameworks, such as COSO (ERM and Internal Control).
Practical experience in risk and compliance assessments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Skills to manage and prioritize workload and work towards multiple deadlines in a fast-paced and growing environment.
Proactive and challenging spirit.
Detail-oriented and a passion for data with the ability to accurately summarize and share the relevant details, proven ability to manage new ideas and creative solutions.
Ability to work autonomously in an environment of trust, teamwork, and cooperation.
Preferred Skills:
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A dynamic, multinational and inclusive work environment.
The chance to be part of a global team and make a significant impact on the company's success.
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