Junior Consultant Controls Assurance

Job Description

• Assist in setting up documentation and evaluation of risk- and controls frameworks at entity-level and process level.
• Review and test internal controls to support the rationalization or improvement of the controls framework.
• Provide insights and advice to enhance the finance-operating model, making day-to-day operations more efficient and effective for the organization.
• Assist in enterprise risk management evaluation, targeting top-level strategic risks.

Working within our Assurance team in Amsterdam means being part of a young, growing and ambitious community with highly motivated colleagues. From the moment you start, you will contribute to building our integrated, technology driven Controls Assurance service offering at Deloitte Amsterdam.

Qualifications

You know how to inspire others and always remain detail-oriented. Above all, you dare to be yourself—the true you—with your own strengths, worldview, and personality. Furthermore, as a (Junior) Consultant in Controls Assurance you should possess the following qualifications:

• Completed Master degree in Accountancy / Controlling / Finance / Economics/Risk Management.
• At least 0 - 2 years of experience in Audit, Internal Controls, or a similar role, preferably with Big 4 experience.
• Hands-on experience in setting up, documenting, and evaluating risk and controls frameworks over financial reporting at both entity-level and process-level. This includes familiarity with methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating related risks, as well as familiarity with frameworks such as COSO.
• Knowledge of financial systems and processes, with the ability to provide insights into improving and automating financial operations.
• Strong analytical skills, problem identification and solving abilities, and close attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate insights and advice to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Commitment to learning and applying new skills and technologies to improve processes and operations.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS; NL GAAP and US GAAP) and
• Relevant work experience with GRC software (e.g. Workiva) with a focus on optimizing and automating business processes, software selections, and digital transformations is a plus.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written; proficiency in Dutch is also beneficial.

Additional Information

As a Consultant in Controls Assurance, you operate in an advisory role. You use your knowledge of accounting, internal controls, and finance maturity to advise clients on internal controls over processes that lead to financial reporting. You investigate complex issues, make recommendations and observations, and translate them into powerful and pragmatic solutions for the client. You provide valuable insights and advice to enhance the finance operating model, making day-to-day operations more efficient and effective. Your focus is not only on professional aspects; you also play a crucial role in cooperating with the client. Through your involvement in various advisory projects, you continuously expand your expertise, enabling you to offer high-quality advisory services that drive meaningful improvements for clients.