Group Internal Control Specialist

Job Description

Verisure is the leading provider of professionally monitored alarm solutions for residential households and small businesses in Europe and Latin America. We offer premium monitored alarm services to our portfolio of over 5.6 million customers and design and install alarms with network connectivity across 17 countries in Europe and Latin America. We are also the leading provider of connected video surveillance systems through our Arlo Europe camera business. Our rapid expansion and ongoing success is expected to continue. As a result, Verisure is reinforcing its Group Internal Control team with an exciting, rewarding, and impactful position to support its ambitious growth plan.

Verisure is seeking a talented, hands-on and passionate Group Internal Control Specialist to join our Group Internal Control Team, with colleagues in Malmo and Madrid. The role will be based in Madrid.

The Group Internal Control function is responsible for supporting business operations by ensuring effective internal controls and by identifying, quantifying, and managing the operational risks that arise within the Group. This is an exciting role that will be involved in a varied range of Internal Control matters, including risk assessment, control evaluation, compliance monitoring, and process improvement.

Building productive and respectful relationships across the company will be key.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Internal Control team in Europe's fastest-growing monitored security company and to get exposure to a wide variety of Internal Control and Risk Management topics.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal controls by assessing their design and effectiveness in risk management practices and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct control testing through walkthroughs, risk assessments, and documentation to ensure compliance with the COSO framework (or SOX 404) and identify potential weaknesses.
• Plan and execute internal audits, including operational, ESG, and compliance audits, to enhance process integrity and efficiency.
• Generate reports and follow up on deficiencies, tracking and monitoring the progress of corrective actions
• Communicate with the team and management, maintaining clear and open communication to ensure alignment and transparency
• Implement and improve control systems, developing and enhancing internal control systems to strengthen the organization's risk management framework
• Execute key projects in collaboration with other departments to ensure comprehensive risk coverage
• Support internal and external auditors during audit processes
• Identify and assess risk areas to provide input into annual audit planning, prioritize audit efforts and resource allocation
• Use data analysis to enhance audit procedures and provide deeper insights into risk areas
• Develop actionable recommendations to improve business processes and control environments
• Support the preparation of management presentations, board materials and other presentation materials.

Location

The position will be based in Madrid (Spain).

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree with high academic achievements.
• 3+ years of experience in Audit, Internal Audit or support or Risk Assurance
• Strong interest in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of process documentation and internal controls.
• High level of attention to detail, proactivity, and time management.
• Self-starter with proven stakeholder management capable of working independently and collaboratively across geographies.
• Exceptional written (report writing), verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; knowledge of Power BI is favorable.
• A high level of motivation, positive attitude, and a team player with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience working in SOX compliance and Proficiency with Workiva GRC is highly desirable.
• Strong integrity and ethics with the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.
• Some traveling abroad will be expected.

Strong fit with our Company DNA

Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people bring a contagious energy and a sense of urgency that is unmistakable. We create a vision and inspire others around that vision with full engagement and focus. We are all-in, and we love what we do.

Committed to Making a Difference: We are courageous, we deliver what we promise through hard work and resilience. We make a difference, through operating with discipline and doing what is needed. We are hands-on, and we aren’t afraid to get into the detail. We deliver results and we execute with excellence.

Always Innovating: Our people make the impossible possible; it’s a continuous state of mind. We are purpose-driven, curious and we challenge the status quo. We believe good ideas travel, we share and reapply. We take smart risks, and we are not afraid to fail. We believe innovation can be big or small.

Winning as a Team: We are determined to become number 1, and to do that we need to listen to one another, collaborate and work together. We play our part, fueled by a winning attitude and a fighting spirit. We celebrate our successes. We play to our strengths and our diversity to deliver even better outcomes, while developing and supporting one another. We believe that together we go further, and that nothing is impossible.

With Trust & Responsibility: Our people take responsibility for the people we protect. We are accountable and reliable. We role model operating with integrity. We trust and empower one another to do the right thing, always. We deliver on our promise through world-class expertise and meticulous know-how. And, we do this with humility while being honoured to play such an important role in society.

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure

At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.