Group Internal Control Manager

Verisure is looking for a Group Internal Control Manager to join the expanding Group Internal Control team, which works as a 2nd line of defense to safeguard the Verisure Group’s internal control environment and ensure reliable financial reporting.As a Group Internal Control Manager, you will have a key role in improving the internal control environment in the Verisure Group, which currently operates in 17 countries in Europe and Latin America. You will collaborate with different departments to assess existing controls, find areas of improvement, and establish effective internal control procedures. Focus will be on Iberia/Latam markets as a key resource for the Group. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, solid analytical skills, and the ability to communicate well across all levels of the organization. Also, the digital transformation strategy focused on enhancing and optimizing risk mitigation strategies.In this position, you will get the opportunity to be part of expanding the Group Internal Control Function to Spain and hire new resources that will report to you. The current team of 3 resources is based in Sweden but will grow to different locations in the next years. You will report to Group Head of Internal Control based in Malmö, Sweden. This role will involve travelling to different markets.The Group Internal Control team at Verisure will be a crucial part of any corporate transaction, possibly including an IPO. This scenario presents a critical and unparalleled learning opportunity, improving the risk maturity level and further enhancing the structure for reliable risk assurance in financial reporting. LocationThe role will take place in Madrid. The Group Finance team in total consists of 45 members, based in Geneva, Malmö, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, and Linköping. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and lead testing procedures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.Further expand the team in Spain with new resources.Reporting of findings, recommendations, and action plans.Lead follow-up on the reported findings or internal control gaps.Identify and report weaknesses, inefficiencies, or potential risks within various business processes across the organization.Subject matter expert for Risk and Internal control for the business.Develop and implement strategies to enhance the internal control framework.Lead the development of mitigation strategies through proactive risk assessments.Collaborate with local teams and other departments within the organization on various projects related to risk assessments and internal control, such as Group Compliance and Group InfoSec including the ITGC team.Collaborate with external auditors during audit periods.Provide guidance to local teams across the organization on internal control best practices.Embark on the digitalization journey, including providing support for automated controls.Stay informed about industry developments, emerging risks, and regulatory changes.Support in the implementation of a GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) tool.Lead the ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) process for a number of markets.Candidate profileWe believe that you have 5+ years of experience in external audit, internal audit, risk management, or related roles. As a person, you are a proven team player with the ability to develop great relationships easily and naturally across the organization. The role involves supporting and setting risk standards.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.Leadership skills and experience as a line manager in previous roles.Strong understanding of risks and internal control principles, methodologies, and frameworks (., COSO).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.Strong communication skills in Spanish and English. Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Power BI skills are not a must but an advantage.35 years of insights, experience and innovation, delivering peace of mind.Verisure is a world leader in monitored security solutions. Operating under three brands (Verisure, Securitas Direct and Arlo), the Company serves more than 5.0 million customers in 17 countries across Europe and Latin America. From 2000 to 2022, the Company has grown its customer portfolio at an average of 17% annually – growing every single quarter, in every single country. The group is #1 in 9 of its top 10 markets and is on average 3.2 times larger than its nearest competitor across its footprint.Verisure’s core offering is a monitored security system that incorporates sensors (motion, fire, humidity) and a central control panel that are remotely monitored by Verisure 24/7. Verisure first responders investigate incidents, contact customers and dispatch guard, police, fire brigade and ambulance when needed. In addition, the company offers ‘smart home’ functionality and services. These are enabled by innovations around video, light control, temperature control, elderly care, etc. The products connect through a secure gateway and offer video monitoring, access control, water leakage/moisture detection, among others – all mobile app-controlled.Verisure is majority-owned by leading private equity firm Hellman & Friedman. Our sponsors have invested heavily in accelerating the company’s innovation and talent pipeline. Following years of growth, the company has now embarked on a transformation under a new high calibre leadership team to position itself for the next phase of growth. Verisure also continues to expand internationally and has opened offices in Peru, Italy, the UK, Germany, Argentina, and Ireland in just the last few years.Entrepreneurial and pioneering spiritThe business has enjoyed consistent double-digit top and bottom-line growth over the past 20 years. Verisure was the first company in the industry to introduce voice-based SMS/GSM transmission, the first to use “two-way voice” (enabling a direct conversation with the consumer), the first to add image verification (to assist in assessing risk and in dramatically reducing false alarms) and the first to enable home control via a mobile application. This kind of innovation has led to Verisure enjoying industry leading customer retention.Verisure takes responsibility for the whole value chain - from product development, design and sales to installation, service and 24/7 professional monitoring, verification and response. This enables us to innovate where others cannot. Unlike many competitors, we keep most work in-house to guarantee premium quality.Our winning DNA – 5 TenetsOur DNA has enabled us to grow at a double-digit pace and is setting us up to continue our winning stride. Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly.Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously.Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always. Save job