Senior Financial Controls Analyst (Governance) at Kaizen Gaming

Athens, Attica, Greece -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internal Controls, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Policy Drafting, Process Mapping, Control Testing, Mentorship, Remediation Leadership, Audit Liaison, Performance Reporting, COSO Framework, Project Management, Process Narratives, Flowcharts, Control Matrices, IFRS

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

We are Kaizen Gaming Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 20 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment. We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential? Let’s start with the role The Senior Financial Controls Analyst is a key driver in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of Kaizen Gaming's internal control environment. In this senior-level capacity, you will take a lead role in the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of financial controls and governance policies. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of risk mitigation and the ability to operate independently within a stand-alone governance function. You will serve as a technical anchor for the Financial Controls team, ensuring that our processes remain robust and scalable as the company expands into new international markets and business verticals. As a Senior Financial Controls Analyst, you will: Governance & Framework Ownership Drive Policy Evolution: Lead the drafting, updating, and communication of financial governance policies across all finance divisions, ensuring they meet both corporate standards and localized regulatory needs; Orchestrate the Finance Division Playbook: Orchestrate the periodic mapping and review of the Finance Playbook, ensuring it remains the accurate "single source of truth" for all financial operations and global processes; Roadmap Integration: Align the schedule of process reviews and control updates with broader team objectives and KPIs, ensuring high-risk areas are prioritized effectively; Process Design: Develop and maintain advanced process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices for complex financial cycles (e.g., Revenue, Payments, Treasury); Control Testing, Remediation & Mentorship Execution & Quality Assurance: Lead the testing of key financial controls (design and operational effectiveness) while providing guidance and quality reviews for work performed by other team members; Technical Mentorship: Serve as a point of escalation and a mentor for Financial Controls team members, sharing expertise in risk identification and control documentation to elevate team performance; Remediation Leadership: Collaborate with process owners to develop remediation plans for control deficiencies, monitoring their timely completion and performing rigorous re-testing; Audit, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Strategic Liaison: Act as the primary contact for internal and external auditors, providing high-level explanations of financial controls and managing the evidence-gathering process; Performance Reporting: Prepare reports on the status of the control environment and progress against remediation KPIs for the Financial Controls Manager and Finance Management Team; Advisory & Expansion: Provide expert guidance to other departments on internal control best practices and lead the integration of financial controls for new international entities. What you’ll bring: We are seeking a proactive leader who balances technical precision with high-level emotional intelligence. You should be a "guardian" who doesn't just flag problems but architect solutions. Your ability to influence stakeholders and simplify complex governance concepts is key to success in this role. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; 5-6+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit (Big 4 experience is highly valued), or a dedicated Governance role; Strong practical application of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO); Proven ability to manage complex projects and deadlines while simultaneously supporting the development of less experienced colleagues; Expert-level skills in creating process maps, flowcharts, and control matrices; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Business Central) is required; High attention to detail with the ability to translate data into actionable insights that meet team KPIs; A professional certification is strongly preferred (e.g. CIA – Certified Internal Auditor) and deep familiarity with IFRS and complex financial cycles (Revenue, Treasury, Payroll) would be nice to have; Exceptional English communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management and influence organizational change. Kaizen Gaming Perks 🕑 Hybrid way of working 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding 💸 Competitive pay and bonus scheme 👩‍⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family 💰 Monthly meal allowance 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training #LI-Hybrid #LI-DG1 Recruitment Privacy Notice Regarding the data you share with us, you may find and read our recruitment privacy notice here. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.

Responsibilities

This senior role drives the integrity of the internal control environment by leading the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial controls and governance policies across 20 markets. Responsibilities include owning governance frameworks, developing process documentation, executing control testing, providing technical mentorship, and acting as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors.