Internal Control Analyst Porto

Internal Control Analyst
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

We’re the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies. We help clients what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.
Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.
Why this job is important
As an Internal Controls Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening our financial integrity. You’ll design, implement, and monitor internal controls across key finance processes, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements and business objectives. Your work will directly impact how we operate, helping us deliver excellence in a
- paced,
- volume Shared Service Centre environment.
What you’ll be doing
Designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls across finance processes.
Leading structured internal controls testing, focusing on Quote to Cash (Q2C) and Record to Disclosure (R2D) cycles.
Identifying control gaps and recommending practical improvements and automation opportunities.
Collaborating with process owners to validate control design and effectiveness.
Supporting internal and external audits, preparing documentation, and tracking remediation plans.
The skills & experience needed as Intern Controls Analyst
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certification (e. g. , ACA, ACCA, CISA) or working towards one.
Experience in internal controls testing, audit, or compliance.
Strong understanding of finance processes, especially Q2C and R2D cycles.
Familiarity with ERP systems and cloud platforms.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and across global teams.
Strong communication skills in English.
What’s in it for you
Flexible hybrid working
Up to 25 days off, life leave, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more
Why join Kantar?
Kantar is the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies, including 96 of the world’s 100 biggest advertisers.
We have a complete, unique, and rounded understanding of people around the world: how they think, feel and act, globally and locally in over 90 markets.
We don’t just help clients understand what’s happened, we tell them why and how they can shape the future by combining the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and technology platforms to track how people think and act. We help clients develop the marketing strategies that shape their future and deliver sustainable growth.
Our areas of expertise and solutions span Brand Growth, Consulting, Consumer and Shopper Behaviour, Creative Testing and Optimisation, Customer Experience, Innovation and Product Development, Media Effectiveness, Research Services, and Sustainability.
We are committed to maintaining and growing our leadership in supporting our clients’ growth through innovation in our solutions portfolio and embracing digital transformation, in how we think, behave, and provide actionable insights.