Risk and Internal Controls Specialist

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients, a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span prevention and early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Job Title: Risk and Internal Controls Specialist

Location: Alpharetta, GA, 30022

Duration: 8 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 8AM - 5PM

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• How does executive management obtain assurance over the accuracy of its Financial Statements Through a well-managed internal control system.
• As a Risk and Internal Controls Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the execution, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of internal controls across select business units and support functions within Client
• This role will focus on helping the team deliver defined priorities related to control performance, documentation quality, issue follow-up, and remediation support while maintaining strong assurance standards.

Why Join Us:

• At Client, we believe in shaping the future through integrity, accountability, and strong governance.
• As a Risk and Internal Controls Specialist, you ll bring practical experience and a hands-on approach to support internal control execution, documentation, testing, remediation tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
• You ll work alongside experienced professionals supporting various Client entities to help strengthen the control environment and maintain high-quality internal control processes.
• This role is an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a global organization committed to excellence while contributing to meaningful risk and internal control priorities.

What You ll Do:

• Support the Risk and Internal Control department in managing internal control processes for select business units and support functions within Client.
• Evaluate, document, and test internal controls in accordance with established guidance and timelines.
• Support process improvement initiatives related to internal control execution, documentation standards, and testing consistency.
• Maintain and update testing procedures for independent assessors to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency.
• Perform control-related data analysis and reporting to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to strengthen the internal control process.
• Support remediation activities by tracking progress, following up with stakeholders, and helping document sustainable solutions.
• Prepare presentations, status updates, and summaries for management related to control testing, remediation, and process improvement activities.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing sessions on risk and internal control topics, including control requirements, documentation expectations, and testing approach.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects focused on making internal control processes more consistent, efficient, and effective.

What We re Looking For:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Interest in risk management, compliance, and internal control principles.
• Foundational understanding of internal controls, audit, compliance, or business process documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with data and identify insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft 365), particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of risk management, compliance, internal control principles, or audit-related processes.
• Experience with internal control documentation, control testing, remediation tracking, or audit support activities is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with data and identify insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft 365), particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working independently while meeting defined deliverables and deadlines.

Preferred Interests:

• Interest in Internal Control Processes
• Interest in Internal Control Documentation
• Interest in Risk, Compliance, and Control Testing

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.