Group IT Internal Control Senior Specialist

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Travel
The Role
Performs IT control design and operating effectiveness testing, monitors segregation of duties, validates and documents control evidence, and supports internal and external audits. The role collaborates with control owners and auditors, reports testing outcomes, identifies process improvements, and helps maintain global IT governance and control methodologies. Candidates should have 3–4 years of IT controls, ITGC, or IT audit experience, strong SAP GRC knowledge, analytical and documentation skills, and excellent English communication abilities.
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Group IT Internal Control Senior Specialist

Empower Amadeus’ global control environment through your precision, analytical mindset, and IT expertise.

At Amadeus, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our global internal control framework by ensuring the reliability and compliance of our IT processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, assess control effectiveness, and contribute to the continuous improvement of business integrity across our systems. Join a dynamic environment where technology, governance, and innovation intersect to power the future of travel.


In this role, you'll

  • Perform design and operating effectiveness testing (TDO/TOE) of IT controls to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
  • Conduct segregation of duties (SoD) monitoring and follow-up across integrated systems.
  • Analyze, validate, and document evidence related to IT general and application controls.
  • Collaborate closely with control owners, internal audit, and external auditors during testing and certification phases.
  • Identify improvement opportunities within IT control processes and contribute to framework evolutions.
  • Prepare periodic reports and summaries of control testing outcomes for management review.
  • Support alignment with Amadeus’ control methodologies and governance standards.

About the ideal candidate

  • 3–4 years of experience in IT internal controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), or IT audit roles, ideally within complex or regulated environments.
  • Background in a Big Four firm such as Deloitte or KPMG, or experience in a multinational company with a mature internal control or audit function.
  • Strong command of SAP GRC and internal control methodologies.
  • Knowledge of segregation of duties (SoD) is a plus.
  • A degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or another technical field, or equivalent professional experience gained in IT controls, audit, or governance environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and process improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate across multifunctional, international teams.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to contribute within a fast-changing technological and organizational landscape.

What we can offer you
🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
🌟 A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.
🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.


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Diversity & Inclusion


Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  


Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.


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Amadeus Group never charges fees, requests payment, or asks for financial information during recruitment. All legitimate opportunities are communicated solely through official Amadeus channels, including our careers website. Any payment request or outreach via unofficial platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) should be treated as fraudulent.

Skills Required

  • 3–4 years of experience in IT internal controls, IT General Controls, or IT audit roles
  • Experience in complex or regulated environments
  • Background in a Big Four firm or a multinational company with a mature internal control or audit function
  • Strong command of SAP GRC and internal control methodologies
  • Knowledge of segregation of duties
  • Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or another technical field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and process improvement skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Fluent English
  • Additional language proficiency
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The Company
HQ: Madrid
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Travel powers progress. Amadeus powers travel. Amadeus’ solutions connect travelers to the journeys they want, linking them via travel agents, search engines and tour operators to airlines, airports, hotels, cars and railways. Technology has always been critical to developing global travel, increasing scale, choice and access. We have developed our technology in partnership with the travel industry for 30 years. We combine a deep understanding of how people travel with the ability to design and deliver the most complex, trusted, and critical systems our customers need.

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