Corporate risk & internal control manager (spanish speaking)

Werkgever:
Smarter Search
Regio:
South Holland
 
Functieomschrijving
Ready to strengthen business resilience and drive sustainable growth on a global scale? Kiwa is a trusted partner to organizations worldwide, ensuring quality, safety, and sustainability across industries. Their Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services empower businesses to achieve compliance, enhance performance, and build trust.Your Role: Safeguarding Trust Through Risk & ControlAs Corporate Risk & Internal Control Manager, you’ll be more than a compliance expert, you’ll be a trusted sparring partner to the business. You will help identify risks, improve internal controls, and embed processes that protect Kiwa while enabling growth. Your work will support both existing operations and newly acquired entities, ensuring that risk and control frameworks keep pace with Kiwa’s international expansion.In this role, you will report to the Head of Corporate Risk & Internal Control and collaborate closely with Group functions, and business leaders worldwide.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support Enterprise Risk Assessments at both Board and country level.Design and test key controls at corporate and local levels, identifying opportunities for process improvement.Define actions for improvement and advise the business on embedding best practices.Track follow-up on internal/external audit findings and drive sustainable remediation.Partner with Corporate and local stakeholders on SoD (Segregation of Duties), ensuring oversight and resolving conflicts.Participate in the Policy House review process as part of the R&C function.Provide advice on IT process design, automation, and data analytics.Deliver consolidated risk & control reporting to senior stakeholders and support countries in their local reporting.Your ProfileKiwa is looking for a proactive, hands-on professional who combines strong analytical skills with effective stakeholder management. You are confident in a fast-growing, international environment and can balance detail with strategic impact.Qualifications:A Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accountancy, CRMA, RO, RA or equivalent.At least 5 years' experience in Risk Management, Internal Control, or Audit, preferably in an international project-driven environment.Strong understanding of risk and internal control frameworks, methodologies, and process design.Affinity with data analytics and control automation.Fluency in English and Spanish (professional level). Dutch or other languages are a plus.Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to influence across levels.Willingness to travel internationally.You live in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit.What We OfferA dynamic international role with exposure to senior leadership.A competitive salary (based on experience) with 33 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, and a variable bonus.Strong pension scheme and mobility budget (lease car or Cash4Car allowance).Flexible working model (60/40 hybrid after onboarding).Continuous learning opportunities via Kiwa Academy and SHV-wide Risk & Control community.The chance to contribute to a purpose-driven company creating a safer, more sustainable world.About KiwaKiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), employing more than 12,000 professionals in over 35 countries. They are part of the SHV Family of Companies, united by a commitment to building trust, ensuring safety, and supporting sustainability.Corporate headquarters: Rijswijk, the Netherlands.For more information, please contact Tom Coumans at +31(0)20-737 07 03 (Smarter Search, acting on behalf of Kiwa).