Risk and Internal Control Manager

In 1966, in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter.Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services, supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities. With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries, we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues. Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose: to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)Portugal is no exception! Seven years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.Join Us!We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.Risk and Internal Control Manager⚙What will you do?Coordinate, engage and motivate the teams engaged in Risk & Internal Control activities in the regioTrain the teams on Risk & Internal Control methodology & systemsMentor new team members by being available for advice and maintaining regular contactParticipate in operational projects to help the region achieve its objectives; this could be helping standardize best practices, coordinating a project, working with other functions to roll out a process or procedures.Organise and foster exchange of operational best practices amongst teams engaged in Risk & Internal Control activities in the regionSupport other risk functions in initiatives such as the data protection program and the Ethics & Compliance programCoordinate and prepare the RECCO meeting together with the stakeholders of the Ethics & Compliance programManage the risk assessment process for the region and establish the region risk profile for both operational risks and responsible business conduct risks (human rights and corruption)Manage the Company Level Controls (CLC) reporting process for the region, including timely input of all results into the internal control tool, Mate Risk; review the quality of the reports and give feedback to the countries in advance of submissionReview and challenge each country’s scope of Process Level Controls and set progress milestones throughout the year; review quality of testing and resultsBe a partner for Group Risk & Internal Control, giving input into Group focus, and challenging, when necessaryReview progress on Group Internal Audit action plans with countries.🤙 What you'll need to succeed?CompetenciesFlexible and pragmaticAdaptable, able to deal with ambiguityAbility to work autonomouslyExcellent communication skills are critical – across all levels/departments/nationalitiesGood knowledge of businessGood organizational skills and ability to respect deadlinesStrong partnering capabilities with senior regional managementStrong culture of team support/teamworkStrong business ethicsExperienceMore than 10 years related professional experience.Global mindset, international experience,Fluency in English required, any other language is an advantage.🎉 What we have to offer you?Hybrid working model;Flexible working hours;Health & Life Insurance;Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.📩 Apply now! Send your CV to Recruitment.SBS.Portugal@sodexo.com with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers.Learn more about Sodexo: YouTube - Sodexo.Diversity & Inclusion StatementSodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.🔒 Data Privacy:We respect your privacy. Your personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes, processed under GDPR regulations, and treated confidentially. For further details, contact privacy.sbs@sodexo.com.