Internal control specialist

The organisation

As an Internal Control Specialist, you play a key role within the finance organization, ensuring high-quality accounting, tax compliance, and a robust internal control framework. You act as the subject matter expert on complex accounting and compliance topics, bridging local operations, group requirements, and external stakeholders such as auditors and tax advisors.

The position

You combine strong technical expertise with a proactive mindset and the ability to translate complex financial matters into clear business insights.

• Act as subject matter expert for complex accounting topics, ensuring compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies
• Review and challenge accounting treatments related to revenue recognition, inventory valuation, provisions, accruals, and estimates
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes on complex entries and disclosures
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and position papers
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors
• Coordinate audit planning, execution, and follow-up
• Identify audit risks and lead remediation actions
• Ensure high-quality documentation and compliance with regulatory standards
• Oversee corporate income tax, VAT, and transfer pricing matters in alignment with group policies
• Identify and manage tax risks related to cross-border transactions and intercompany structures
• Act as key liaison with tax advisors and authorities
• Safeguard alignment between statutory, fiscal, and management reporting
• Strengthen and enhance the internal control framework
• Identify control gaps and implement pragmatic, scalable improvements
• Support internal and external audits through effective documentation and control monitoring
• Increase risk awareness and compliance culture across the organization
• Act as sparring partner to senior management on accounting, tax, and compliance topics
• Translate technical implications into clear business advice
• Support strategic initiatives by assessing financial and compliance impact at an early stage

Candidate profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Experience in accounting, audit, internal control, or compliance roles
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders

The offer

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience and seniority
• Performance-based bonus
• 25+ vacation days
• Pension scheme
• Travel allowance or mobility budget
• Professional development opportunities (training, certifications, courses)
• Dynamic international working environment
• Opportunity to grow into a broader finance leadership role
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), dutch is a strong plus

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the form below.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.