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As part of the Global 2^nd line of defense (2LoD) team, the Head of Internal Controls will lead 2LoD activities in the cluster/country and support in driving activities to have better internal controls environment across GBUs.  A highly collaborative role to work with partners across various countries and brands.   2LoD team, including this position, oversees risks by conducting TOD and TOE to check if there is adequate and effective internal control framework in place, which ensures the delivery of higher level of compliance to meet requirements from Group/Regional Internal Controls.

• Plan ICS testing activities in the country/cluster following group/regional instruction/guideline.
• Conduct ICS testing in accordance with ICS testing strategy and methodology instructed by group/region.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to country management.
• If necessary, performs overall evaluations of activities and operations in the cluster/country to identify opportunities for improvements in internal control based on findings during testing conducted by country 2LoD team.
• With expertise in internal controls, advise 1^st line of defense (1LoD) who are responsible for documentation and execution of local controls. These services are not only daily consultation but also trainings to 1LoD.
• Liaise with country management and SSC/global GBU 1LoD internal controls personnel in the activities to improve overall control environments with careful consideration of segregation of duties between 1LoD (process/control owner) and 2LoD (control evaluator).
• Collaborate with Group Internal Audit team and Legal & Compliance team to improve control environment including but not limited to information sharing and support in investigation if required.
• Act as 2LoD role in Group ICS Tool and train 1LoD users in the cluster/country.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as instructed by Regional Head of Internal Controls

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a multinational firm(s).
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in finance (accounting and/or treasury), legal, compliance or audit. Having experience in operation (1LoD) is a merit.
• Experience in US GAAP.
• Experience in SOX or ICS.
• Experience in delivering under pressure and within “grey” area.
• Experience on how to deliver better with less.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (economics, laws, accountancy, or equivalent degree)

• Education in law is a merit even if it is not a degree.

           Please note the role will require occasional travel (up to 20%)

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 11-09-2025