Internal Control Officer

Internal Control Officer (M/F)

At Yamabiko Europe, our mission is to create the bridge that bonds people and nature with the future. We provide innovative solutions for robotized mowing technologies and outdoor power equipment (OPE).

In order to replace our current internal controller (whose assignment in Belgium ends at the end of 2025), we are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team in Wavre.

Let’s talk about your role

Under the supervision of the CFO, after a period of induction and training by our current controller, you will be responsible for ensuring that effective internal controls are being designed and operated in the company.

Key responsibilities :

As Internal Control Officer, you will :

Perform monitoring and assessment of administration & accounting processes :

- update some YE policies (e.g. Powers of Signature) when needed;

- draft YE policies based on a request from the CFO;

- make sure that annual IT access control review is performed.

Coordinate, prepare & supervise the internal audits (J-SOX and operational audits) together with the YBK Internal Auditing Department :

- update the process flowchart(s);

- collect audit evidences from the relevant departments;

- answer questions from the internal auditors at YBK.

Implement Yamabiko (YBK) group processes within the company, including staff training :

- make sure that the policies and procedures of YE are in line with those of the YBK group;

- follow up on the changes to the YBK group policies, so that they can be respected also at YE.

Determine and recommend improvements in current risk management controls and implement system changes or upgrades :

- initiate the annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process.

Your Profile

You have a university degree or equivalent in economics, accounting or management.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as internal control officer or auditor;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Fluent in French and English, knowledge of Japanese would be an asset;
• Knowledge on SOX or J-SOX is a “nice-to-have”;
• Strong analytical, decision making & time management skills. Mature planning, organizing and directing skills;
• Ability to provide support & guidance to peers;
• Ability to organize his/her own work processes and to lead the implementation of related processes with the other sections;
• Ability & willingness to work in a team environment;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Geographical scope

We encourage and support flexibility by enabling our employees to work from home for 1 or 2 days a week.

Easy reachable by car and public transportation, our office is located in Wavre, 25km south of Brussels.

What do we offer?

• A work-life balance
• An open and nice working atmosphere with colleagues working at a high level of expertise, striving altogether to achieve ambitious objectives
• Multiples trainings to strengthen your skills
• A truly international and multicultural environment

Our company

Yamabiko Europe (YE), a Belgian subsidiary of the globally recognized Yamabiko Corporation based in Japan, is at the forefront of delivering advanced outdoor power equipment and robotic mowing solutions.

With a significant presence in Europe, Yamabiko is expanding its influence in North America, Asia, and beyond. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Yamabiko is a trusted name in Outdoor Power Equipment, Agricultural Machinery, and Industrial Machinery.

What are our business activities ?

• Robotic Mowers and Golf Ball Pickers

Belrobotics leads the global market in commercial-scale automatic lawn mowers for large areas. Our innovative designs cater to turf areas up to 75,000 m², providing efficient, reliable solutions for maintaining sports facilities, private gardens, and expansive open spaces.

As Yamabiko Europe extends, our robots are also sold under the brand ECHO Robotics on the North American and Asian market as well as some European countries.

• Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE)

Our OPE department is committed to promoting both professional brands : ECHO and SHINDAIWA, across Europe and Africa. Our product range includes high-performance chainsaws for limbing, felling, and pruning trees; versatile trimmers and brush-cutters for grass cutting, mowing, and clearing; and powerful blowers for leaf and debris management.

Every day, we promote 5 values that are dear to us: integrity, excellence, team spirit, commitment and sustainability.

Join us as we continue to innovate and expand our offerings, delivering top-tier solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers worldwide.

If you are interested in this challenging job opportunity, please, send your application to Sylvie Gérard, Business Operations Assistant at recruitment@yamabiko.eu.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Head hunters, please, abstain !