Internal Control System Officer

Villeroyboch Open

Cairo Full-time Mid-level Audit & Controls

At a glance

Mid-level Audit & Controls role at Villeroyboch. Cairo · full-time.

Pay not stated Audit & Controls salary

RoleAudit & Controls

SeniorityMid-level

LocationCairo

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 6, 2026

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build the global internal control framework with finance teams, aligning it with company strategy
Map end-to-end business cycles, assess process risks and design controls with process owners
Create process narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices and guidance, using data analysis to spot gaps and anomalies
Advise global teams and subsidiaries, train employees, and review procedures, policies and approval authorities
Test controls, track corrective actions, verify follow-up work and report progress to senior management

What you bring

A business administration, business law or comparable degree focused on audit, controlling, governance or risk
At least three years in internal controls, audit or risk management
Strong English communication skills and knowledge of internal control frameworks such as COSO
Experience with SAP and Workday or similar enterprise systems, including access controls and segregation of duties

Who this fits

This suits a hands-on controls professional who can guide colleagues across global teams and explain complex topics clearly. The role is based in Cairo and centers on building and implementing controls, with direct progress reporting to senior management.

From the employer

Shape & Create - And make it happen!

The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.

Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate

In this role:

To make our global processes even more secure, efficient, and future-proof, we are building our Internal Control System (ICS) from the ground up. To drive this initiative, we are seeking a proactive, hands-on professional who can seamlessly translate theory into lived practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement the global ICS framework for Villeroy & Boch in close alignment with our global strategy and finance teams.
Analyze existing business processes, identify key risks, and define effective control activities (Control Design) in collaboration with the respective process owners.
Systematically map and document complex end-to-end business cycles. Prepare high-quality process narratives and flowcharts, identify control gaps, and leverage data analytics to pinpoint anomalies, emerging risks, or process inefficiencies."
Act as the central point of contact and sparring partner for our global departments and international subsidiaries during the establishment of their control activities.
Draft clear guidelines, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and support the selection and implementation of dedicated ICS software tools—with a focus on leveraging automated system-enforced controls and data analytics/dashboards for continuous monitoring.

Train and sensitize our employees worldwide to risk management and internal controls, fostering an active risk culture within the company.

Proactively review standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate policies, and the Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrices to ensure strong governance.

Establish processes for regularly testing control effectiveness and report the findings and monitor the implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions, conduct formal follow-up verifications, and draft comprehensive progress reports directly to senior management.

Your Profile

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Law, or a comparable qualification with a focus on Audit, Controlling, Corporate Governance, or Risk Management.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in the field of ICS, external audit, internal audit, or risk management.
Proven experience in setting up or significantly redesigning an ICS is a plus.

Skills:

Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
The ability to engage, inspire, and guide colleagues at all levels through new processes
Strong knowledge of Internal Control System (ICS) frameworks, such as COSO.
A solid understanding of business processes in global manufacturing or retail environments.
Experience with major enterprise systems, specifically SAP (ERP/GRC) and Workday (or similar tools).
The ability to design, audit, and enforce user access profiles, system controls, and segregation of duties (SoD)
A structured, analytical thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Great communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics simply.