Internal Control Expert - IT controls

Introduction to the job
 

As an Internal Control Expert, you help strengthen ASML’s financial reporting integrity. You design and implement COSO and SOx‑aligned frameworks that support transparency, accuracy, and control. Your work directly contributes to ASML’s mission by ensuring that financial reporting processes are reliable and compliant as the company continues to grow.
 

You focus on IT Application Controls and internal controls over financial reporting. You act as a trusted advisor to finance, IT, and business teams. You help them understand control ownership, remediate issues, and improve control quality across the organization.
 

Role and responsibilities
 

As an Internal Control Expert, you guide stakeholders in building and maintaining sound control frameworks. You provide clarity, structure, and practical advice to ensure consistent and compliant processes.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead or support the implementation of ASML’s SOx risk and control management approach.

• Advise the first line of defense on designing and improving IT Application Controls.

• Deliver training on SOx requirements for IT Application Controls and IT-dependent manual controls.

• Translate defined control solutions into clear guidance for financial reporting teams.

• Participate in projects that affect the internal control environment and advise on required changes.

• Analyze business cycles to identify key risks and define the corresponding controls.

• Advise stakeholders on process improvements, control gaps, and best practices.
   

Education and experience

You bring a strong background in IT controls, internal control, and financial reporting.
 

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in auditing, risk management, finance, or a related field.

• A completed RA, RE, RO, or IIA qualification.

• 7-12 years of experience in IT internal control or internal audit.

• Experience gained at a large multinational or within a major audit firm.

• A solid understanding of financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS.

• Experience applying internal control frameworks such as COSO or SOx.

• The ability to work with stakeholders to drive accountability and strengthen control ownership.
   

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:

• Translate risks into clear and actionable internal controls.

• Communicate complex topics in a simple and structured way.

• Advise and influence stakeholders at different levels.

• Use analytical thinking to assess risks and identify improvements.

• Support and guide teams through control changes and remediation efforts.

• Use risk and control tooling confidently to support documentation and monitoring.

• Work proactively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.

Other information

You will be part of the Internal Control and Regulatory Compliance community within the Risk and Business Assurance organization. You will report to the manager responsible for Internal Control over Financial Reporting. This position is based in Veldhoven and may require limited travel. ASML offers broad opportunities for learning, international collaboration, and long-term professional development.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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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