internal control assessment specialist.

Responsibilities - your mission

The Internal Controls Self-Assessment (ICSA), is a dedicated means by which Airbus entities around the world must annually assess their conformity with Airbus Internal Financial Control Standards. As a second level of controls, together with other team members, you will conduct on-site reviews (known as FIT-Checks) to validate ICSA responses conjointly with local Finance responsibles (second level of controls). 

Role description

Support annual ICSA campaign preparation

Have an overview about Internal Control and Compliance priorities in the worldwide subsidiaries network of Airbus
Work with the Internal Financial Control Design Team to review and update the Internal Controls Self-Assessment questionnaire and ensure the consistency of ICSA control requirements with Airbus Internal Financial Control Standards
Provide support and guidance for Heads of Finance worldwide by preparing, conducting and following-up on awareness sessions (incl. update of documentations, FAQs, internal training sessions, etc)
 Perform Second Level tests of controls (FIT-Checks)

Work together with the FIT-Check coordination team to prepare and update on-site review planning, incl. subsidiaries to be checked, timelines, responsibilities etc.
Ensure through interviews and sample tests that Internal Financial Control requirements are correctly implemented in the Airbus entity subject to FIT-Check
Formulate recommendations for Internal Financial Control improvement and actively and practically support Heads of Finance on the establishment of concrete action plans and deadlines to address any deficiencies identified
Prepare final FIT-Check review report and align with management of the Airbus entity subject to FIT-Check and Head of IC&C / Internal Controls Self-Assessment Coordinator prior to issue
 Monitor and report progress of remediation actions

Support Heads of Finance in the monitoring and progress of action plans related to Internal Financial Control improvement recommendations (coming from FIT-Checks, internal or external audits).
Prepare and provide status reports for regular high-level management meetings

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have

 We are looking for candidates with at least a Bachelor level degree and 3 - 5 years of  experience in conducting audits of Finance processes and controls gained either through Internal Audit work for a large organisation or External Audit work with a large Audit firm.

 Good organisational skills
Able to flexibly react to changing priorities, demands and timelines
Proactive and willing to take responsibility
Able to prioritise, take initiative, work under pressure, be persistent in goal-achievement and meet deadlines
Committed to deliver high quality and go the extra mile
Diplomacy and discretion
Possess empathy and intercultural awareness
Demonstrate assertiveness with internal clients
High standard of professional English language (spoken and written) 
Able to travel internationally

Benefits - what’s in it for you 

Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.  
A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work. 
A modern office well connected to public transportation.
A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Portugal SA 

Employment Type:

Permanent-------

Experience Level:

Professional 

Job Family:
Audit 

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