Process & Internal Control System Lead

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Helsing

Helsing

Helsing is a security and AI company committed to safeguarding democracies through cutting-edge technology, emphasizing ethical standards and global leadership in real-time information processing.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2021
$343M raised

Description

  • Own the Finance Internal Control System end to end, including control objectives, control activities, RACI matrices, risk registers, and testing schedules.
  • Report ICS status and open deficiencies to the Senior Director and Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
  • Map core finance processes across O2C, P2P, R2R, and Treasury using process-mining tools.
  • Convert process maps into operational controls with measurable testing criteria.
  • Manage the internal control testing cycle and coordinate with external auditors and Big 4 advisors.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation for government contracts, including CAS compliance, DCAA standards, and NATO programme cost submissions.
  • Use AI process-mining tools such as Celonis and SAP Signavio to generate and validate process maps from SAP transaction logs.
  • Deploy LLMs to draft risk-control matrices, policy templates, and audit response packages for human review.
  • Partner with the Finance Data Engineer to embed automated control monitoring into finance pipelines.
  • Implement detection logic that escalates issues to human review only where required.

Requirements

  • Experience designing, testing, and maintaining an Internal Control System in practice.
  • Deep working knowledge of frameworks such as COSO, SOX Section 404, or equivalent European standards.
  • Experience coordinating with external auditors and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
  • Ability to work with process-mining and GRC tools such as SAP GRC, ServiceNow IRM, Celonis, or SAP Signavio.
  • Ability to document processes using BPMN, swimlane diagrams, or risk-control matrices.
  • Understanding of financial reporting standards including IFRS 15, IAS 38, and multi-entity consolidation.
  • Ability to communicate control requirements clearly to non-finance audiences.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and external advisors.
  • Experience with government contract finance controls, including FAR/DFAR cost accounting, ITAR compliance, or NATO programme cost tracking (preferred).
  • Background in a Big 4 audit or advisory practice with exposure to IPO readiness engagements (preferred).
  • Familiarity with LLM-assisted drafting for compliance documentation and audit response packages (preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and VSOP options.
  • Relocation support of up to €2,500 plus 4 weeks of temporary accommodation.
  • €500/£450 yearly learning allowance.
  • Gym membership and mental health support through Nilo.health.
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances.
  • Enhanced parental leave, including 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • 5 days of paid family emergency leave.
  • 100% remote work option during pregnancy and a phased return-to-work arrangement.

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