Head of Internal Controls – Technology & Digital Assurance

Location: Hybrid (remote/office), with locations in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates. German locations include Berlin, Erlangen, and Munich.

Company

hirify.global is an energy technology company developing systems that support reliable and sustainable energy generation and the global energy transition.

What you will do

• Strengthen the control environment across hirify.global’s technology and digital landscape.
• Lead assurance activities covering IT general controls, cybersecurity, access management, and segregation of duties.
• Partner with IT, Digital, Cybersecurity, and Data teams to manage technology-related risks.
• Drive automated controls, continuous monitoring, and data-driven assurance approaches.
• Support ERP, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives through risk and control design.
• Improve security, resilience, compliance, and digital trust across critical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT controls, cybersecurity, digital risk, IT audit, internal controls, or technology assurance.
• Strong knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, ERP systems, segregation of duties, and access management.
• Experience supporting large-scale ERP, cloud, or digital transformation programs.
• Familiarity with data analytics, continuous monitoring, and automated control environments.
• Fluent English is required. Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and business risk translation skills are also required.

Nice to have

• CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or an equivalent certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working time models and the opportunity to work remotely.
• Employer-financed company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to become a hirify.global shareholder.
• Professional and personal development programmes and learning materials.
• Family-support options including childcare, trial part-time work, and sabbaticals.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities and diversity.