Internal Control Officer Finance

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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace defence and connected commercial aircraft Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the worlds leading space helicopters Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground in the sky and in space.

Founded in 2021 the Airbus Global Business Services (AGBS) unit will be contributing to Airbus global success and play a vital role in Airbus transformation journey in standardisation harmonisation digitalisation and automation of end-to-end processes ( to Pay) of all overhead functions. Our target is that siloed ways of working / processes will be a relic of the past within the AGBS. To drive such culture change we are looking for candidates with pioneering spirit that make data-driven decisions and take responsibility for the best outcome of their internal customers. All while embracing a spirit of problem-solving and living the Airbus values: Customer focus integrity respect creativity reliability and teamwork.

Our purpose defines why we exist: We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Responsibilities - your mission

The Internal Controls Self-Assessment (ICSA) is a dedicated means by which Airbus entities around the world must annually assess their conformity with Airbus Internal Financial Control Standards. As a second level of controls together with other team members you will conduct on-site reviews (known as 2nd Line Testing) to validate ICSA responses conjointly with local Finance responsibilities (second level of controls).

Role description

Support annual ICSA campaign preparation

• Have an overview about Internal Control and Compliance priorities in the worldwide subsidiaries network of Airbus

• Work with the Internal Financial Control Design Team to review and update the Internal Controls Self-Assessment questionnaire and ensure the consistency of ICSA control requirements with Airbus Internal Financial Control Standards

• Provide support and guidance for Heads of Finance worldwide by preparing conducting and following-up on awareness sessions (incl. update of documentations FAQs internal training sessions etc)

Perform Second Level tests of controls (2nd Line Testing)

• Work together with the 2nd Line Testing coordination team to prepare and update on-site review planning incl. subsidiaries to be checked timelines responsibilities etc.

• Ensure through interviews and sample tests that Internal Financial Control requirements are correctly implemented in the Airbus entity subject to 2nd Line Testing

• Formulate recommendations for Internal Financial Control improvement and actively and practically support Heads of Finance on the establishment of concrete action plans and deadlines to address any deficiencies identified

• Prepare final 2nd Line Testing review report and align with management of the Airbus entity subject to FIT-Check and Head of IC&C / Internal Controls Self-Assessment Coordinator prior to issue

Monitor and report progress of remediation actions

• Support Heads of Finance in the monitoring and progress of action plans related to Internal Financial Control improvement recommendations (coming from FIT-Checks internal or external audits).

• Prepare and provide status reports for regular high-level management meetings

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have

We are looking for candidates with at least a Bachelor level degree and 3 - 5 years of experience in conducting audits of Finance processes and controls gained either through Internal Audit work for a large organisation or External Audit work with a large Audit firm.

• Good organisational skills

• Able to flexibly react to changing priorities demands and timelines

• Proactive and willing to take responsibility

• Able to prioritise take initiative work under pressure be persistent in goal-achievement and meet deadlines

• Committed to deliver high quality and go the extra mile

• Diplomacy and discretion

• Possess empathy and intercultural awareness

• Demonstrate assertiveness with internal clients

• High standard of professional English language (spoken and written)

• Able to travel internationally

Benefits - whats in it for you

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.

• A hybrid working model allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.

• A modern office at Parque das Nacoes well connected to public transportation.

• A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.

• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

Your application:

Airbus offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and development opportunities. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity and you have the Passion to Innovate and the Power to Change we encourage you to apply now.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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