Head of Internal Controls – Belgium, Netherlands & 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.

• 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.

• You bring at least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury, legal, compliance, or audit, with a minimum of 2 years in a multinational setting.

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and SOX is a strong plus.

• You thrive in complex environments and can deliver under pressure, even when working in “grey areas.”

• You are a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, able to turn challenges into opportunities.

• You’re an outstanding communicator, able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple levels and cultures.

• You are fluent in Dutch and French; a good command of English completes your profile.

• You value ethics, integrity, and transparency in everything you do.

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.

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