Internal Control Specialist

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

**About the role**
- Our Internal Control team, composed of 3 people, is integrated in the Internal Audit and Risk Management department and focuses on identifying and assessing the risks existing in key transversal financial and extra financial related processes, and designing appropriate key controls to tackle those risks.
- As a Internal control specialist, you will collaborate with many stakeholders in different functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) and the Digital Technology organization, and assist with further developing, maintaining and standardizing the internal control framework, both manual controls and IT automated controls (ITACs).
- You will be accountable for:

- Contributing to further development of the IS/ITACs framework, including segregation of duties, tailored to the process risks of the company, while helping to increase internal control efficiency and strength, in close cooperation with your counterpart in Digital technology.
- Contributing to assessing and documenting the effectiveness of the Internal Control framework by using various assessments in close collaboration with your counterparts in DT and business processes.
- Contributing to the administration of the Internal Control and ITGC (IT General Controls) database.
- Contributing to the definition and implementation of appropriate SOD. rules and ITACs in the frame of new ERP (SAP Hana) implementation project.
- We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

**About you**
- Relevant education degree or equivalent in Information technology, business, engineering.
- Relevant work experience in a business (preferably Finance) or Digital technology environment, including at least 2 years related to IS internal controls or IS audits.
- Competencies:

- Good understanding of SAP ERP environment.
- Affinity for data-driven processes and automation.
- Knowledge of google workspace, Microsoft suite and Aodocs is a plus
- Behaviors:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact at all levels of the organization in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
- Good analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information.

**About the pay and benefits**
- Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country (Portugal) base pay reasonably expected for this role is 46 720 euros to 58 400 euros, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us
- Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.

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