Internal controls expert | Senior

Finance team is a strategic partner driving business growth and setting new standards with innovative, market-leading financial solutions. Our mission is to provide accurate, timely financial information and insights, optimize performance through strategic planning and resource allocation, and foster accountability and integrity. We handle accounting, controlling, budgeting and planning, data and financial analysis, finance automation, procurement, and treasury functions. 

As the Internal Controls Expert within our Controlling team, you will play a key role in improving and formalizing our finance and related IT processes, identifying and assessing financial risks, and implementing a comprehensive internal controls framework. You will ensure the finance department operates efficiently and is audit-ready by creating clear, actionable process documentation and mitigating risks with effective control mechanisms.

Main Responsibilities

• Finance Process Documentation:
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed documentation of all finance-related processes including procure-to-pay, revenue, tax, ITGC, financial statements and close, payroll and others in compliance with PCAOB audit requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and document end-to-end financial workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation:
• Perform risk assessments of financial processes, identifying areas of weakness and potential financial exposure, and documenting risk and controls matrices both for finance processes and IT systems in scope in compliance with PCAOB and SOX requirements.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies, ensuring robust controls are in place to safeguard company assets.
• Act as a finance subject matter expert, providing guidance on finance-related risk and process optimization.
• Internal Controls Implementation & Monitoring:
• Design and implement a strong internal controls framework in alignment with SOX requirements.
• Regularly test and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance and reducing risks, once the design and implementation phase is finalized.
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure readiness for audits, including providing required documentation of process narratives and flowcharts as well as walkthrough documentation, and also ensuring continuous improvement of the audit process in terms of controls testing

Core Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in internal audit, finance, accounting, or audit, with a strong focus on internal controls and risk management.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of implementing internal controls frameworks, particularly SOX implementation and compliance.
• Experience with financial process documentation and improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

About Us

Nord Security is a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions and Lithuania’s second tech unicorn. Established in 2012, Nord Security now has more than 1400 employees and serves millions of users worldwide. Our team has a global mission to shape a more secure and peaceful online future for people everywhere. With that in mind, we built several advanced cybersecurity solutions: NordVPN, NordLayer, NordLocker, NordPass, NordProtect, NordStellar, and Saily.

And we’re always looking to expand our team of:

• Future shapers

• Restless achievers

• Self-movers

• Honest communicators

• Team players

What We Offer

• Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand, at no charge; 

• Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential; 

• Health benefits. Private health insurance, sports access card, online workouts, consultations, programs to improve mental health to feel and be your best;

• Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check; 

• Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us; 

• Additional paid leave. Additional days are covered by us in cases of illness or special occasions; 

• Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement.

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