Financial Internal Control Specialist

Lactalis Türkiye

Founded in 1996 and operating under Lactalis Group, the world’s largest dairy company since 2015, Lactalis Türkiye is the leading milk and dairy products producer in its sector, with five production facilities and 5,000 tons per day milk processing capacity.

Lactalis Türkiye brings consumers İçim, Président, Masterini, and Ice Break products. The company’s journey began with the production of UHT milk, yoghurt, feta and kashar cheeses, and today continues with a portfolio of over 300 product varieties ranging from uf feta cheese and crusted yoghurt to desserts and kefir.

With its motto “Look at the Bright Side of Life,” İçim holds a leading position in Turkey’s branded dairy products market.

We are looking for a Financial Internal Control Specialist to join our Internal Control team. 

In this role, you will support the assessment and enhancement of the company’s risk management and internal control environment by partnering with business and finance teams to identify, assess, and monitor risks, evaluate their potential impact on business objectives, test the effectiveness of controls, and drive process improvement initiatives across key financial and operational processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Audit or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, External Audit, or Risk Advisory.
• Previous experience in the Big Four firm (EY, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG) 
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, and financial process controls.
• Sound understanding of key financial processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R), Inventory Management, Treasury, and Financial Reporting.
• Familiarity with COSO Framework, Risk & Control Matrices (RCM), and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• SAP knowledge is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI and data analytics tools is a plus.
• Advanced English proficiency is strongly preferred for this position.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead and support risk assessment activities across financial and operational processes, identifying key risks and evaluating the adequacy of mitigation measures.
• Review, challenge, and enhance internal control frameworks to ensure effective management of financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls within key business processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R), Inventory Management, Treasury, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting.
• Perform process reviews and control assessments to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Develop and maintain risk and control documentation, including risk registers, risk-control matrices, process narratives, and control testing documentation.
• Coordinate and support internal control activities, monitor control findings, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in fraud risk assessments and investigations, recommending improvements to strengthen the control environment and prevent control failures.
• Prepare and present risk, control, and process improvement reports to management, providing actionable insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.