Internal Control Supervisor

**DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living.**

**Bring your passion. Build the future.**

The Internal Control department is a separate group within the Group Risk Management function that provides senior management with an independent opinion of the effectiveness of the Internal Controls aiming to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure the reliability of the financial reporting. The department is headed by the IC Director. He is supported by Internal Controls professionals who are based in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and India.

The Internal Control Supervisor is leading design, implementation, audit, remediation, assessment, measurement and valuation of the DSM Internal Control Framework. Also, brings hands-on and pragmatic internal control expertise to ensure that proper controls are embedded in the end to end processes in a dynamic and changing environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design the internal controls testing procedures to validate the control design and its operational effectiveness in line with the control assertions and the related process risk assessment;
- Manage and execute the internal controls audit for all DSM units, including finance controls, general computer controls, automated controls, and system key reports;
- Perform root cause analysis and design efficient and effective remediation plans;
- Monitor and advice process owners on action plans for remediation of control deficiencies;
- Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and continuously improve on the existing internal controls framework;
- Measure the severity of the internal control deficiency and evaluate the impact on DSM financials;
- Review the work performed by Internal Control Specialists and ensure compliance with the re-performance standards;
- Work closely with different levels of management and business process owners to ensure that the internal controls are timely identified and embedded in the process, tested and operating effectively;
- Support the business stakeholders with all related business projects that impact the internal controls for the company;
- Support the DSM key stakeholders in dealing with internal and external audit of Internal Controls;
- Support the internal control awareness through training and coaching.

**We Bring**
- A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are giving the freedom to be creative and proactive;
- An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone;
- We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally;
- Private medical care, life insurance, MultiSport card, pre-paid cards, language classes and many others.

**You Bring**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Financial controls;
- 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in auditing and financial control;
- Experience in “Blackline” Implementation.
- Audit experience at one of the big 4 firms or internal control/internal audit experience in an international environment;
- Experience in implementing COSO frameworks;
- Certification in Internal Audit/CIA and/or Fraud Investigation/CFE is preferred;
- Charter Accountant or CMA is preferred.

Capabilities (technical and non-technical):

- Knowledge and understanding of IFRS;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Knowledge on process mining is preferred;
- Process mapping skills are preferred;
- Solid understanding of SAP ERP system, processes and structures;
- Solid understanding of SAP GRC;
- Understanding of Oracle processes and structures is preferred;
- Strong communication skills to build relationships on different levels within the organization;
- Influencing skills without having direct reports;
- Able to cope with strict deadlines and to set priorities accordingly;

Fluent in English, both written and oral.

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.