COUNTRY INTERNAL CONTROL COORDINATOR (H/F)

As a VIE Country Internal Control Coordinator, you will contribute to strengthening Lactalis’ Internal Control framework across our Swedish (and broader Nordic) operations. Acting as the key link between local teams, Zone management, and the Group Internal Control Department, you will help ensure that major risks are identified, mitigated, documented, and monitored in alignment with Lactalis standards. You will play a key role in the Group’s 3 Lines of Defence model, supporting a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is analytical, curious, and eager to learn how Internal Control operates in a complex, multinational business. Internal Control Deployment & Coordination: • Deploy and steer Lactalis’ Internal Control framework, including golden rules and key controls. • Coordinate Internal Control development plans across major macro processes: Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Procurement, Industrial, and Milk Collection. • Support process owners in implementing and maintaining required controls in daily operations Control Testing & Risk Management • Conduct walkthroughs, permanent control reviews, and sample testing; follow up on corrective action plans. • Contribute to the local risk mapping process by identifying operational, regulatory, fraud related, and financial reporting risks. • Help assess segregation of duties, fraud prevention mechanisms, and data governance practices. Process Improvement & Advisory • Advise operational teams on process optimization and control enhancements. • Support the harmonization and documentation of processes and control activities. • Collaborate with local teams to raise awareness of internal control principles and promote best practices. Reporting & Audit Support • Prepare internal control reporting for Country, Zone, and Group levels. • Support internal and external audit missions and participate in Group led internal control projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: A few years of experience through internships, apprenticeships, part time work, or academic projects. Ideally, some exposure to: • Financial processes (P2P/O2C/R2R) • Supply Chain or Procurement concepts • Process management, quality management, or internal audit • Strong willingness to learn Internal Control methodologies and operational flows. Education: Master’s degree or equivalent preferably in Business Administration with a focus on Management or Food science. REQUIRED QUALITIES: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders across many levels and functions. • Ability to influence and support change despite being early in career (“challenger with respect”). • Curious, pragmatic, and eager to understand how processes work in practice (“Go & See”). • High integrity and professional ethics; role model for compliance and transparency. • Ability to work in a multicultural, matrix-driven organization. • Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable balancing structure with operational realities. • Attitude matters more than experience. REQUIRED SKILLS: Technical Skills • Basic understanding of Internal Control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk analysis, risk mitigation, and fraud red flags. • Knowledge of process documentation, flowcharting, and testing methodologies (through studies or internships). • Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint). • Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and challenge stakeholders constructively. Analytical & Digital Skills • Analytical mindset with the ability to structure information and solve problems rigorously. • Curiosity to understand operational realities and business processes in detail.