Internal control specialist

Introduction to the job

As internal control specialist, you will contribute to the success of the ASML Business Services (ABS) organization by standardizing, simplifying and ensuring that E2E business processes are in control.

ASML is a fast-closing, listed company in both the US (NASDAQ) as well as in the Netherlands (AEX) and therefore, compliance with SOX, US GAAP and IFRS and efficient and compliant processes is crucial. In this challenging and complex context, you will play a key role in supporting our Finance department in achieving its objectives.

Role and responsibilities

As internal control specialist, you will join Finance Operations, which is part of the ASML Business Services (ABS) organization, delivering world-class transactional & operational support services organized around E2E processes. The team is responsible for the group accounting, statutory accounting and tax compliance, and records all financial transactions in the area of Sales and Service Accounting, Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting, General Accounting, Treasury and Tax Accounting, as well as ensures consolidation for the group and preparation of compliance on country level. We deliver world class streamlined finance and management accounting process, turning information into data to manage performance and ensure compliance.

You will be part of the Process & Controls team, reporting to the Global Process Owner, working closely with the Finance Operations team, IT experts and experts in Finance and business.

In this role, you will:

• Drive and manage internal control and SOx compliancy for Finance Operations related cycles

• Implementing effective controls for financial reporting related risks identified

• Manage internal control deficiencies when / where incurred and ensure that deficiencies are timely resolved by the organization

• Set up and maintain a professional relationship with the key stakeholders within the relevant cycles

• Define and participate in projects that impact internal control and the control framework

• Gain an in depth understanding of the Finance Operations cycles and define the relevant risks and controls

• Define principles for designing, executing & reviewing control and train personnel involved on ICS and SOx requirements

Education and experience

• Master's degree with completed RA or RO (or equivalent)

• 5-8 years relevant experience in finance or auditing

• Internal control or internal audit experience in an international environment or audit experience at audit firms

• Strong knowledge of Internal control/COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• Experience with defining and running an internal control framework

• Experience with financial operations processes and related risk and control

• Knowledge and experience with US GAAP and IFRS is preferred

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to make complex topics simple and transparent

• Combining clear, critical thinking with decisiveness

• Excellent social and effective communication skills

• Persuasive and able to influence

• Proactive/hands-on attitude

• Overcoming barriers for change and engaging others to take action

• Team player with multi-disciplinary & multi-cultural understanding

Other information

The ASML Finance department operates in a dynamic environment where learning, commitment, business partnering, flexibility and continuous improvement are top of mind. The Finance department is responsible for driving cost effective transactional, fiscal and financial processes on a global scale, supporting business decisions, financial planning, action management, risk mitigation and maintaining appropriate corporate governance practices.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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