(Senior) Auditor - Internal Controls, SOX (w/m/d)

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly motivated and structured (Senior) SOX Internal Controls Specialist to strengthen our growing team. This role is critical in maintaining and enhancing our internal control framework and influences the organization’s approach to finance and corporate governance. As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, you will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders across departments to identify, assess, and monitor risks, as well as support the continuous improvement of our internal control environment.

This is a hybrid position with three days per week in our Berlin / Hamburg offices.

This is a 1-year fixed-term contract (with the possibility of extending to a permanent role).

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and test internal controls under SOX/ PCAOB standards

• Assess control design and operating effectiveness, evaluate findings against the internal controls framework and financial reporting standards

• Prepare and maintain accurate audit documentation, including working papers and summary reports, and coordinate with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and timely responses to inquiries

• Partner with stakeholders across the organization (Finance, IT, Legal, HR) to align on findings and remediation actions

• Assess the impact of business process changes and new evolving risks on the control environment to identify gaps and support the implementation of processes and controls where needed

• Apply best practices to analyze and standardize processes and controls among subsidiaries

• Act proactively with a structured and collaborative approach to drive continuous improvement and foster strong working relationships across functions

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

• 4+ years of experience for Mid level, and 6+ years for Senior level in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, advisory, or a combination, preferably within a complex, multinational environment

• Experience in SOX or PCAOB is mandatory (2 years minimum experience)

• Solid knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP is highly desirable

• Demonstrated experience with internal controls testing procedures and concluding on results, including documentation and communication of findings.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive approach to collaborating, supporting the other team members, and effectively driving initiatives

• Professional certifications in progress or completed (CIA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent) are beneficial

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) is essential, and knowledge of Netsuite and/or Lucanet is a plus

• Please note: we can only consider candidates with the legal right to work in Germany , as we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

What We Offer

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve: 

• Support your long-term financial security with our Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme

• Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform , with a budget of €100/month: mobility support (BVG/HVV), internet allowance, daycare subsidy, Urban Sports Club membership, personal development, and shopping vouchers

• Support your mental well-being with our Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution

• Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars, and level up your language skills through our German/English classes

• Recharge with 27 paid vacation days + 3 Wellness days throughout the year, in addition to the public holidays

• … and even more reasons to join us!

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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