Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
Lotus Cars Europe B.V. is responsible for the Marketing, Sales and After Sales of the Lotus Cars products in the European region. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Senior Internal Control Specialist in the Finance Department to join us in our European HQ based in Amsterdam.

SUMMARY:

In this role you will support the Head of Internal Control in maintaining a robust control environment for our US-listed automotive company. You will execute SOX compliance, monitor operational risks, and drive process improvements across Sales, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Financial Reporting.
You will lead SOX compliance activities, identify risks in key automotive processes, and drive continuous improvement efforts across various business functions.
You will be responsible for executing documentation, testing, and remediation of SOX controls, managing risk assessments, and providing insights for process improvements. You will also work closely with external auditors and process owners, ensuring compliance with key regulations and standards.

• SOX Compliance Execution:
• Lead documentation, testing, and remediation of SOX controls (e.g., revenue recognition, inventory, capex).
• Coordinate with external auditors (Big 4) and process owners to address deficiencies.
• Oversee advisory support from Big 4 SOX advisory team to enhance compliance.
• Risk Monitoring:
• Identify risks in automotive-specific processes (e.g., dealer incentives, warranty accruals, supplier payments).
• Support FCPA/anti-bribery controls for global operations.
• Process Improvement:
• Optimize internal controls in ERP systems (SAP), Sales systems, and BPM systems.
• Provide training on control policies and best practices across the organization.
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Prepare quarterly control dashboards for the Head of Internal Control.
• Investigate fraud and control breaches and recommend corrective actions to management.