Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Hungary
Budapest
Overview
Details
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.
At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.
Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.
About the job
As a Risk & Internal Control Trainee, you will support the team in assessing, monitoring and continuously improving Opella’s internal control framework. You will contribute to strengthening the efficiency, reliability and compliance of our financial, operational and regulatory processes.
This role offers hands‑on experience in risk management, internal control testing and audit methodologies, providing strong exposure to corporate governance in an international environment.
Main responsibilities
- Support the execution of internal control reviews and testing activities to ensure alignment with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in identifying control gaps, weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret data from various departments to support internal control and risk assessments.
- Participate in walkthroughs and documentation of processes and controls (including narratives, flowcharts, and risk‑control matrices).
- Prepare working papers, documentation, and reports in line with internal standards.
- Support follow-up activities to monitor remediation of identified control deficiencies.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and internal stakeholders regarding findings, observations, and recommendations.
- Contribute to ad‑hoc projects related to compliance, internal audit or broader risk management initiatives.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
About you
- Active university student in Business Informatics, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
- Available at least 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
- Strong analytical mindset, problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Proficient user of MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas), PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Teams.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles or internal control concepts is a plus.
- Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Nice to have:
- Prior internship experience in audit, risk management, compliance or finance.
- Experience in a Big 4 firm.
- Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) or audit methodology.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools (Power BI, basic SQL).
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self‑care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
- All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
- Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
- Outcome‑Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
- Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers—just as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
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