Arelion is owned by Polhem Infra, a Swedish investment company backed by some of the largest Swedish public pension funds. We started building our network in 1993, when our Autonomous System, AS1299, was allocated, and we’ve grown organically ever since. Our network now stretches 75,000 kms across Europe, North America and Asia and lets you connect directly to more than 2,750 wholesale customers in more than 129 countries. With more than 450 local access partners around the world, we are the backbone of your business, wherever you are.
We are currently looking for a Head of Compliance & Internal Control who will become a part of Arelions finance function placed at the head office in Solna. The finance function is facing numerous exciting projects where one is to implement and strengthen the Compliance and Internal control work across the organization.
The role is new and will be responsible for overseeing compliance and the internal control framework in terms of building, co-ordinating and operating the Group’s internal control structure and follow-up, as well as driving projects relating to process development, internal governance and control within the company.
We are looking for someone with a Master of Science in Business and Economics or equivalent with at least eight years of work experience in roles where you have gained an understanding of process and risk-related issues linked to internal control. If you have previously been involved in building up a similar function, it is a merit. The right candidate thrives in a consultative role with many touchpoints and stakeholders.
As a person, we are looking for someone who enjoys working in an international and dynamic organization where the tasks vary as the group and the function develop. We are looking for someone who is committed and responsible while also thriving in a social and communicative context. You have a strong goal orientation with the ambition to constantly develop. You also have critical thinking and analytical skills to identify and solve problems, as well as an interest in working in, and running, projects. A strategic perspective is combined with a can-do attitude where you are expected to take responsibility and be able to independently run your projects.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a robust framework for the implementation and documentation of controls, ensuring compliance with Group and regulatory standards.
- Lead and support initiatives to enhance internal control processes and drive operational effectiveness based on best practice.
- Oversee and maintain the internal control framework across the organization, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and safeguarding company assets.
- Develop and produce guidelines and policies for accounting operations and internal controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in risk assessment in consultation with the Audit Committee and continuously evaluate and report the effectiveness of the risk and internal control framework directly to the Audit Committee
As Head of Compliance & Internal Control Manager, you report to Group CFO and the role is located in Solna.
In this recruitment, Arelion collaborates with Future Value. For questions about the position or the process, please contact the responsible recruitment consultant Susanne Karlsson, 070-977 27 94 or susanne.karlsson@futurevalue.se
