Internal Control & Compliance Specialist

Job Overview

The Internal Control & Compliance Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the internal control framework across Samyang Foods Europe and its European subsidiaries.
Working closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and Management, you will help ensure that business processes operate efficiently while complying with internal policies, corporate governance requirements, and external regulations.
The role combines internal controls, process improvement, compliance monitoring, risk assessment, and business partnering. You will act as the local expert on internal controls and support departments in embedding controls into their daily operations without creating unnecessary administrative burden.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Control Framework

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company's internal control framework
• Design preventive and detective controls across key business processes
• Ensure internal controls remain effective as the business grows
• Review control effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Support implementation of headquarters' governance and internal control requirements across Europe

Process Review & Improvement

• Analyse business processes to identify operational, financial, and compliance risks
• Document and maintain process flows and control matrices
• Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency while strengthening control
• Work with department managers to implement practical and sustainable improvements
• Promote standardization and best practices across departments

Risk Assessment

• Conduct periodic risk assessments across business functions
• Identify key operational, financial, legal, and compliance risks
• Develop mitigation plans together with business owners
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions
• Maintain the company's risk register

Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with company policies and internal procedures
• Perform periodic compliance reviews across departments
• Ensure approval processes are followed correctly
• Verify compliance with delegated authorities and approval limits
• Support policy implementation and awareness throughout the organization

Financial Controls

• Review controls over purchasing, procurement, expenses, and payments
• Monitor segregation of duties within business processes
• Support month-end and year-end financial control activities
• Review master data governance within SAP
• Assist Finance in strengthening financial reporting controls

SAP Controls & Systems

• Monitor internal controls embedded within SAP
• Review user access rights and segregation of duties
• Support implementation of system-based controls and workflow improvements
• Assist with testing new SAP processes and control enhancements
• Collaborate with IT and Finance on system improvements

Audit Coordination

• Coordinate internal and external SOX audit activities
• Prepare documentation requested by auditors
• Track audit findings and management action plans
• Monitor timely implementation of audit recommendations
• Support follow-up reviews to verify corrective actions

SOP Development

• Develop and maintain company policies and standard operating procedures
• Ensure policies remain aligned with legislation and corporate requirements
• Support departments in implementing new procedures
• Coordinate periodic policy reviews

Training & Awareness

• Deliver internal training on internal controls and company policies
• Increase awareness of governance and compliance responsibilities
• Support new employee onboarding regarding internal control procedures
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Reporting

• Prepare periodic internal control reports for management
• Report on compliance status, audit findings, and risk assessments
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor control effectiveness
• Present recommendations for strengthening governance and operational efficiency

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• 3–5 years of experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, or Business Process Improvement
• Experience within an international organization is preferred
• FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods experience is highly desirable
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Experience supporting internal control audits and implementing internal controls
• Strong understanding of internal control principles and governance frameworks
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred
• Experience documenting business processes and controls

Competencies

• High integrity and ethical standards
• Strong analytical mindset
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, Dutch & Korean are preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• A salary that ranges between €3,400 and €4,750 gross per month
• Pension plan
• Commuting benefit
• Vitality Benefit (€50 a month)
• Lease Bike Option
• 25 days of paid time off
• Company laptop & phone
• Free Accident & WIA Gap insurance
• Great office location in the centre of Amstelveen
• An international team of highly skilled colleagues

Salary

Minimum: 3400
Maximum: 4750
Currency: EUR
Pay period: Monthly