Job Description
We are looking for a Lead, Controls Assurance to join GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance Team) on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences.
GRC seeks to add value by equipping the company with guidance, frameworks, tools, and training that support informed decision-making and optimize the outcomes of critical processes. The team designs and maintains global frameworks for risk management, internal controls, and compliance.. This position is primarily focused on internal control and assurance activities, with some involvement in enterprise risk management activities.
The role involves frequent interaction across all levels of the organization, offering exposure to both business insights and the decision-making process. Through engagement in risk and internal control initiatives, you will develop a comprehensive end-to-end understanding of processes while helping process owners strengthen and optimize them.
If you're a creative problem solver who is hungry for a new adventure, an international workplace is waiting for you in the heart of Berlin!
* Maintain and optimize the Group’s global internal control framework across finance, sustainability, and operations.
* Design, implement, and monitor internal controls (non-financial reporting), ensuring reliable data, validation, and audit readiness.
* Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing documentation and ensuring readiness for global and local audits.
* Develop dashboards and reports for senior management and the Audit Committee on control effectiveness, deficiencies, and remediation.
* Deliver training and guidance to promote accountability and awareness of internal controls across all business functions.
* Collaborate with Finance, Sustainability, Compliance, IT, and Operations to align controls with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Integrate internal controls into system implementations, process redesigns, and M&A to ensure governance and compliance from the start.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
* 7–10 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management, with proven framework implementation (COSO, SOX).
* Strong knowledge of German regulatory requirements, CSRD/ESRS, financial reporting, operations, and IT controls.
* Demonstrated audit support experience, including remediation, with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to work with cross-functional/global teams, influence stakeholders, and manage multiple projects effectively.
* High ethical standards, adaptability, detail orientation, and proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and audit tools.
Additional Information
We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you. We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just include it in your application. You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.