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GetYourGuide is seeking a Head of Internal Controls to design, build, and lead the company's internal control framework from the ground up. This is a strategic leadership role within the Finance function, responsible for establishing GetYourGuide's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) program and IT General Controls (ITGC).
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing a comprehensive internal controls framework focused on financial reporting and IT processes
- Leading risk assessment methodologies to identify critical areas requiring control attention
- Building and leading the Internal Controls team, establishing standards for control assessment, documentation, and communication
- Partnering across the business to embed automated controls into new systems, markets, and processes rather than retrofitting manual controls
- Managing relationships with external auditors, coordinating scoping, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation efforts
- Translating technical findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders
- Benchmarking and reporting on control system effectiveness with strategic recommendations to management
- Providing training and updates on internal controls best practices and regulatory changes
The role is hybrid based in Berlin with three days in-office collaboration (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and two days optional remote focus time. The company offers 30 days per year of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, or external audit (Big Four or equivalent), including building or scaling a controls function
- Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, ITGC, and risk management with hands-on ICOFR program experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent
- Experience with GRC or control management platforms (Workiva or equivalent)
- Proven ability to partner across the business to design operationally sound controls
- Track record building high-performing teams in agile environments
- Consistent and effective use of AI tools with concrete examples of improved control testing efficiency and quality
- Excellent communication skills with credibility across auditors, business leaders, and executives
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with control automation tooling (Vanta or equivalent)
- Experience building or scaling enterprise risk management programs alongside financial controls
