IT Risk and Controls Assistant Manager

IT Risk and Controls Assistant Manager
Manufacturing
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Hybrid
Up to €80,000 base + Benefits

Apollo Solutions is partnered with a NYSE listed manufacturing company to fill an urgent requirement for an IT Risk and Controls Assistant Manager in Amsterdam. This is an excellent opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing the IT Governance and compliance frameworks within the organisation. Through the execution and delivery of strategic objectives related to process reviews, acquisition integration, Risk Management and Control and SOX/404 Compliance.

The purpose of the role is to support the IT leaders with the provision of IT subject matter expertise on risk and internal control related matters within and across the group, supporting key stakeholders with divisional-level governance and oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support IT SOX compliance efforts, including risk assessments, control design, testing, and remediation.
• Oversee SOC reporting processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and enhance User/Access Management processes, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to safeguard critical IT assets.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate IT control testing and remediation efforts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen IT governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on IT risk and control requirements.
• Support other IT risk management activities, including policy development and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of IT risk governance and internal controls requirements
• Stakeholder focus: Ability to operate effectively at multiple levels, understanding and explaining the big picture to senior stakeholders in a business manner whilst articulating a level of technical detail to IT teams
• Performance-Driven: Lays down measurable results, plans activities and adjusts the working method if necessary
• Manages Complexity: Has the ability to analyse complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Cultivate Innovation - Embraces change and drives improvement and innovation
• Critical thinking: apply process analysis and bring fresh perspectives to solve business problems
• Make Quality Decisions - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward
• Self-motivated, highly enthusiastic, and able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, and commercial environment
• Ability to quickly understand the business and forge trusting and effective working relationships with all stakeholders

Job Requirements: 

• 5+ years post qualified experience
• Internal or external IT Audit function or other relevant IT risk and controls experience
• Relevant SOX, enterprise risk management, and controls experience, preferably in a Global organization
• Experience performing risk assessments and understanding risk assessment reviews and audit reports
• Experience / knowledge of SOC reporting requirements with US GAAP experience advantageous but not require

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume to this applicaiton or to reach out to a member of the hiring team - harley.butcher@apollo-solutions.com

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