Risk Officer – Internal Controls & Risk Assessment

This position is responsible for evaluating and enhancing the organization’s internal control environment, with a focus on identifying control weaknesses and recommending improvements. The role includes:

• Assessing internal control systems through regular reviews and evaluations of control procedures, processes, and policies to confirm their effectiveness in meeting organizational objectives and mitigating risk.
• Performing control testing to verify that controls are functioning as intended, using walkthroughs, periodic internal verifications, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence and desired outcomes.
• Monitoring incidents and deficiencies by tracking issues in the control environment, collaborating with process owners to implement corrective actions, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Recommending enhancements to remediate control deficiencies and strengthen internal controls, working jointly with management and process owners to deploy and monitor these improvements.
• Developing and documenting internal control policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring clarity, effective communication, and alignment with best practices and industry standards.
• Risk Identification and Assessment: Identifying organizational risks and vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments to evaluate impact and likelihood, and determining if current controls are sufficient to mitigate these risks.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across departments to prioritize risks and develop tailored risk management strategies.
• Facilitating information flow related to controls, ensuring awareness and compliance across the organization.

Proficiency in English, French, and Dutch is highly valued in this role.