Head of Internal Controls BeNeLux
Zaltbommel, Netherlands Apply for RoleTake the lead in driving compliance and excellence across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
As Head of Internal Controls for Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, you will be a key leader within the Global 2nd Line of Defense team. You’ll oversee internal controls activities, ensure robust risk management, and drive a stronger control environment across our GBUs. This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll partner with teams across countries and brands to ensure excellence in controls and compliance.
Your mission- Lead and inspire the 2LoD team in your country or cluster.
- Plan and execute ICS testing activities following Group and Regional guidelines.
- Monitor and review testing performed by the 2LoD team, providing coaching and advice to strengthen expertise.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to country management, supporting actionable improvements.
- Evaluate operational activities to identify opportunities for enhancing internal controls.
- Advise 1LoD teams on local control execution, providing daily consultation and training.
- Collaborate closely with country management, SSCs, and global 1LoD colleagues to improve control environments, respecting proper segregation of duties.
- Partner with Group Internal Audit and Legal & Compliance teams to support investigations and share insights.
- Act as the 2LoD lead in the Group ICS Tool and train 1LoD users in your cluster/country.
- Participate in special projects and other initiatives as directed by the Regional Head of Internal Controls
- Lead and inspire the 2LoD team in your country or cluster.
- Plan and execute ICS testing activities following Group and Regional guidelines.
- Monitor and review testing performed by the 2LoD team, providing coaching and advice to strengthen expertise.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to country management, supporting actionable improvements.
- Evaluate operational activities to identify opportunities for enhancing internal controls.
- Advise 1LoD teams on local control execution, providing daily consultation and training.
- Collaborate closely with country management, SSCs, and global 1LoD colleagues to improve control environments, respecting proper segregation of duties.
- Partner with Group Internal Audit and Legal & Compliance teams to support investigations and share insights.
- Act as the 2LoD lead in the Group ICS Tool and train 1LoD users in your cluster/country.
- Participate in special projects and other initiatives as directed by the Regional Head of Internal Controls.
Why join us?
At The Adecco Group, you’ll be part of a global market leader in workforce solutions. We offer:
- A meaningful leadership role in an international, people-first organization
- A culture rooted in fairness, inclusion, innovation and excellence
- Continuous learning opportunities, career growth, and access to world-class HR expertise
- A stable, trusted employer, known for building better work lives for millions worldwide
- Recognition as one of the World’s Best Workplaces
Here, your work will have a real impact — on careers, companies, and communities.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and let’s make the future work – together.
This is more than just a job — it's a chance to make your mark in a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can truly evolve.
Posting date: 09-09-2025
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Putting people first - be that your colleagues, clients or customers10
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Always willing to develop self and learn; you are curious and support a culture of continuous learning in order to evolve professionally8
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Seeks to empower others and collaborate with a collective spirit10
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Engages and connects with others in a meaningful and respectful way to achieve common goals9
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Initiates activities and decision making; perseveres with courage and energy to drive results8
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