Internal control expert

Introduction to the job
 

As an Internal control expert, you help strengthen ASML’s ability to operate with transparency, accountability, and control. You design, validate, and improve internal control frameworks that reduce regulatory compliance risks across ASML’s global operations.
 

In this role, you contribute directly to ASML’s mission by ensuring that processes and controls support responsible growth in a fast-changing risk landscape. Depending on your level of experience, you may focus on specific control activities or lead broader engagements that shape ASML’s control environment and long-term strategy.
 

Role and responsibilities

As an Internal control expert you work closely with teams across all business lines. You provide guidance, support, and structure to ensure regulatory requirements are understood, embedded, and maintained. You advise stakeholders, drive improvements, and help develop consistent governance practices.

Your responsibilities include:

• Support compliance owners in designing, implementing, and monitoring risk and internal control frameworks.

• Advise business and compliance teams on control ownership, best practices, and process improvements.

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across sectors and functions to align expectations and activities.

• Apply ASML’s risk and control management methodology and support related processes and tooling.

• Contribute to internal councils and risk reports that monitor compliance performance.

• Deliver training sessions on internal control over regulatory compliance topics.

• Support continuous improvement of internal control standards, documentation, and reporting.

Education and experience

You bring a strong foundation in internal control, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ideally gained in a multinational environment.

You have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance & Control, Auditing, or a related field.

• A completed RA or CPA (or equivalent).

• 8-10 years of experience in internal control or internal audit.

• Experience working in a multinational organization or with one of the major audit firms.

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks such as COSO or SOX.

• The ability to work with stakeholders to design effective controls and address control gaps.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Translate risks into clear and actionable internal controls.

• Communicate complex topics in a simple and structured way.

• Build strong relationships and advise stakeholders across all levels.

• Apply analytical thinking to assess risks, controls, and process impacts.

• Take a proactive approach to identifying improvements and driving accountability.

• Use risk and control tooling confidently to support documentation and monitoring.

• Adapt effectively to changes in regulatory requirements and business needs.

Other information
 

We are looking for multiple qualified professionals to add to our team, also with IT internal control/audit background.
 

You will join the Internal Control over Regulatory Compliance team within the Risk and Business Assurance organization. You will report to the manager of the ICRC team. This role is based in Veldhoven and may require limited travel. ASML offers extensive opportunities for professional development, international collaboration, and continuous learning within a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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