Internal Control Specialist IT

As Internal Control Specialist IT, you will be responsible for monitoring, implementing, and maintaining the internal IT controls required for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) at the SSU Group (Corporate entities). In addition, you will be supporting the Group Audit, Risk and Compliance team in building a structured and consistent group-wide SOX framework, as well as performing management testing across various international subsidiaries in Germany, UK, France and US.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of ITGCs at the SSU Corporate entities
• Monitor and review IT controls for effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participate in walkthrough discussions with internal and external business partners across various SSU subsidiaries
• Prioritize assigned IT control testing with an adherence to established timelines
• Effectively communicate audit results to control owners and define appropriate recommendations
• Perform continued collaboration with control owners to ensure recommendations are implemented within the agreed timelines
• Assist in management reporting on the internal control environment including control deficiencies for executive leadership and the audit committee
• Work on projects assigned with cross functional teams within business and IT
• Support GRC tool maintenance and enhance reporting automation

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, finance or similar field
• 4 - 5 years' experience with IT internal controls implementation/testing, Internal, or External Audit
• Sound knowledge of SOX 404 Compliance, PCAOB, COSO, GRC methodologies and IT control frameworks
• Big4 experience and/or professional qualification in Accountancy, Audit, Internal Controls (ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CISA or equivalent) is a plus
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage activities with limited oversight
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Highly effective communication skills including the ability to interact collaboratively with staff at varying levels of the organization
• Strong command of written and spoken English; German skills are a plus
• Ability to understand end-to-end processes and identify areas of potential risk
• Passion for Sports and Tech is very welcomed!

Objectives for the first 6 months

• Understand the IT landscape of SSU entities and the roadmap of new systems
• Establish connection with system control owners and facilitate the timely implementation of IT controls
• Provide guidance for ITGC compliances and support with remediation activities
• Evaluate potential improvements to internal processes including reporting and GRC tool usage

• Work with a passionate team.
• Permanent employment contract.
• 30 days of vacation each year.
• 10 days working from abroad.
• Flexible, hybrid working model.
• Best possible view from the 30th floor in the Upper West in Berlin Charlottenburg.
• Employee discounts in our own shops and from a wide range of partners.
• Frequent office lunch and team events.
• Employee Assistance programme with access to mental wellbeing trainings and professional coaching services for you and your family members.
• 40EUR public transport subsidy.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

We at SIGNA Sports United believe that our team-spirit burns brightest when we're together. We also believe in flexible working models. As such, we provide a place for you to come, work and collaborate in any of our offices in the country you are employed in. And of course, you can work from home if needed.