Internal Control System Expert (f/m/d)

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

To strengthen our Governance & Compliance team in Bergheim (Salzburg), we are looking for an Internal Control System Expert who will play a key role in further developing and strengthening our group‑wide Internal Control System (ICS). 

Your responsibilities

• Design, govern and continuously enhance the Group’s ICS 
• Oversee, steer and review the monitoring of ICS standards 
• Advise and support management an control owners implementing ICS requirements 
• Act as gatekeeper and escalation point for SoD conflics 
• Lead internal ICS community, foster knowledge exchange, conduct trainings 

Your qualifications

• Completed degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. CIA, CBPP) is an advantage
• Several years of relevant experience in Internal Controls, Risk Assurance, Internal or External Audit, preferably in an international environment and ideally in group-wide governance or standardization roles
• Proven knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), SoD principles, and authorization concepts (e.g., DoA), including experience with control testing, monitoring tools, and process documentation systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design and assess control structures, identify systemic control weaknesses, and translate governance requirements into practical solutions
• Fluent in German and English; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to train, consulting, and influencing non-experts on control topics

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 53.241,02 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.