IT Internal Controls Specialist

In 1966, in Marseilles, while the world was talking about _Star Trek_, Sodexo was serving its first customers, launching our journey in **Quality-of-Life Services**, led by the visionary Pierre Bellon.

Since then, we have continued to grow, providing essential everyday solutions and improving the lives of millions of users worldwide. Supported by **400,000 dedicated colleagues in 64 countries**, we keep expanding and innovating.

**About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)**

Portugal is no exception Five years ago, we established **Sodexo Business Services (SBS)**, our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various **Financial teams** such as **Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data**, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

**Join Us**

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

**Opportunity: IT Risk & Internal Controls Specialist**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct the internal control activities for the HQ scope and oversight the IT control framework.
- Define the list of documentation required to perform the detailed testing.
- Assess the controls operating effectiveness through testing.
- Coordinate with IT Process Owners, IT Application Owners and Service Owners to ensure all compliance and control activities are aligned, efficient and effective.
- Execute an impact analysis in case of identification of deficiencies and assist Sodexo's team in the action plans definition.
- Organize weekly follow-up meetings and steering committees with the stakeholders.
- Monitor and support the implementation of the controls and action plans.
- Provide internal control training and support as appropriate to peers and stakeholders to ensure they develop knowledge and skills required to maintain IT controls to the level defined in regulatory and contractual agreements.

**What You Need to Succeed**:

- Information Systems and Technology background combined with business knowledge ideally; a business background having acquired solid IS&T foundations (e.g. IT consultant) will also be considered.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is an advantage.
- 3 years' experience within Internal Control/Internal Audit, focus on IT Internal Control & Compliance
- Relevant experience in IT including compliance, risk management, IT audit or IT internal control
- Experience in identifying control gaps, audit testing and control design recommendations to Management/Client
- Excellent knowledge on IT General Controls, automated and security controls
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Active listening skills
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Teamwork
- Innovative, resourceful and autonomous
- Strong analytical and organizational skills

**What We Offer**:

- ** Hybrid work model** and flexible working hours;
- ** Health & Life Insurance**;
- ** Meal allowance** paid via card;
- Additional paid leave (**birthday, volunteering day, extra vacation day**);
- Access to **6,000+ free online courses**;
- Professional growth opportunities within Sodexo;
- Participation in multicultural projects;
- Well-being initiatives to support our teams.

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**Diversity & Inclusion Statement**

Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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