IN SHORT

As an Internal Control Manager, your role will be to design, review, and monitor internal control policies and procedures. In this role, your expertise will be vital in developing internal control framework fit for a global energy company.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, including compliance, risk management, finance, and operations, to ensure that processes align with company policies and relevant regulations.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the organization's risk management and compliance strategies are robust and effective.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and Implement Internal Control Frameworks: Create and maintain internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Control Evaluation: Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, including segregation of duties, access controls, and authorization processes.
• Collaboration: Work with departmental managers and process owners to address control deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Training and Guidance: Provide training and guidance to employees on internal control principles, policies, and procedures.
• "Monitoring and Reporting of Key Metrics

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation efforts. Regularly present these metrics to senior management and provide recommendations for improvement."

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Experience: Extensive Experience in Internal Controls or Auditing: Proven track record in developing and managing internal control frameworks, particularly within trading, finance, or related sectors.
• Proven experience of delivering a fresh set of internal control policies and framework.
• Skills: Strong understanding of internal control principles, practices, and frameworks. Knowledge of auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Risk Management Expertise: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of German, UK, and international regulations (e.g., MiFID II, AML, GDPR, IFRS).

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.

In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.

• bonus earning potential
• non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
• buy / sell holidays
• life assurance
• medical and dental insurance (family cover)
• range of optional flexible benefits

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.