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Full time
Hybrid
Lisbon, Portugal
Zeist, Netherlands; Gothenburg, Sweden
Internal Control Manager - IT (f/m/d)
Are you passionate about driving robust IT controls and ensuring compliance in a global organization? At Essity, we are committed to breaking barriers to well-being and fostering a culture of trust and innovation. Join our Global Business Services team and play a key role in shaping Essity’s IT control framework.
About the Role
As an Internal Control Manager for IT, you will report to the Internal Control Director within Global Business Services (GBS). This is a critical position in our Internal Control Team, responsible for defining, promoting, and maintaining IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT application controls aligned with Essity’s risk appetite and InfoSec standards. You will work closely with global stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and support strategic initiatives, such as the SAP S/4HANA implementation.
What You Will Do
Perform periodic assessments of IT systems and processes to identify potential new risks and control gaps.
Design and implement Key Internal Controls (KICs) and related work instructions.
Oversee ITGC design and operating effectiveness, providing insights to Finance and IT stakeholders.
Support remediation of control deficiencies and guide management on sustainable solutions.
Liaise with InfoSec, internal and external auditors, and evaluate third-party SOC reports.
Deliver training and expertise to process and control owners on risks and controls.
Drive activities for the SAP S/4 Hana migration, including gap analysis and control implementation.
Identify opportunities to automate controls using data analytics and other technologies.
Who You Are
10+ years of IT General Controls experience in external and/or internal audit.
Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP; SAP certifications are a plus.
Practical knowledge of IT Governance frameworks (COSO, COBIT)
Strong knowledge of SAP environments (S/4, ECC, GRC) including access security and key modules.
A Chartered Accountant diploma, or equivalent is a plus.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proactive problem-solver with experience in large, global organizations.
Fluency in English (written and oral).
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Location
This role can be filled from Lisbon, Gothenburg or Zeist.