Risk
JOB_53903141126723Job type
PermanentLocation
Dublin West/KildareWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
AuditIndustry
ConstructionPay
€60,000 - €70,000
Risk & Internal Control Specialist
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established shared services organisation that supports several large businesses within a major international group. The environment is known for its strong culture, supportive leadership, and long-term career opportunities.
Your new role
As the Risk & Internal Control Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening governance, internal controls, SOX compliance and enterprise risk management across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with 3–7 years’ experience, ideally having trained in audit before moving into risk advisory, internal audit, or risk & controls.
You will also bring:
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a respected, supportive organisation with an excellent culture and strong leadership. You’ll gain broad exposure, real influence, and the opportunity to shape governance and controls across multiple businesses.
Salary & benefits include:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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You will be joining a well-established shared services organisation that supports several large businesses within a major international group. The environment is known for its strong culture, supportive leadership, and long-term career opportunities.
Your new role
As the Risk & Internal Control Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening governance, internal controls, SOX compliance and enterprise risk management across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the design, operation and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks
- Conducting business and process “quick scan” reviews to identify control gaps and recommend enhancements
- Overseeing SOX compliance (SOX 404 & 302), including documentation, testing, remediation and annual refresh
- Acting as a key liaison with Internal Audit and supporting audit reviews
- Driving control standardisation, automation and efficiency improvements
- Supporting post‑acquisition integration by assessing control environments and implementing aligned frameworks
- Helping embed risk awareness into decision‑making and governance processes
What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with 3–7 years’ experience, ideally having trained in audit before moving into risk advisory, internal audit, or risk & controls.
You will also bring:
- Strong internal controls and SOX exposure
- Experience delivering operational and compliance audits
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills
- Strong analytical ability and sound professional judgement
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently
- A full, clean driving licence, as travel to internal/external sites is required
- Candidates from industry, consultancy or Big 4 backgrounds are all suitable; there is no strong preference.
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a respected, supportive organisation with an excellent culture and strong leadership. You’ll gain broad exposure, real influence, and the opportunity to shape governance and controls across multiple businesses.
Salary & benefits include:
- €60,000 – €70,000 DOE
- Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- Revenue‑approved share participation scheme
- 22 days annual leave
- Hybrid working available
- Training & development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
- Product discounts
- Bike‑to‑Work Scheme
- Paid maternity/paternity and family leave
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
#LI-DNI
RiskJOB_539031411267232026-04-272026-07-27
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