Risk & Internal Control Specialist

ISAC Ltd. is currently seeking a Risk & Internal Control Specialist. The person appointed will report to the Head of Accounting, Tax & Compliance and will be based at Fortunestown, Tallaght, Dublin 24. ISAC Ltd is a Shared Services Company within the CRH Group which provides a centralised Finance and Administration Function for fellow CRH Group companies (Roadstone, Northstone etc.)

Position outline:

The Risk & Internal Control Specialist will provide proactive, practical, and value‑adding support across the business to enable the identification, understanding, and effective management of risk.

The role will be responsible for supporting the design, operation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of an integrated internal control framework that aligns with CRH standards and best practice. Acting as a trusted advisor, the role will support management in strengthening governance, internal controls, SOX compliance, enterprise risk management, and post‑acquisition integration.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Share Participation Scheme (Revenue Approved)
• Paid Holidays (22 days)
• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Product discount
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave and other Family Leave available.

About The Role

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Business & Process Reviews/ Governance

• Partner with and support the businesses in the implementation and enhancement of effective internal control frameworks.
• Support the development and periodic review of internal policies and frameworks relating to risk management, internal controls, and governance.
• Perform targeted business and process review “quick scans” to:

  • Identify process and control gaps.

  • Recommend practical control enhancements.
  • Identify opportunities for control standardisation and rationalisation across businesses.
• Provide oversight and support to local management throughout Internal Audit reviews.
• Support the governance, tracking, and timely remediation of audit findings.

SOX Compliance Management

• Provide governance and oversight of SOX frameworks, supporting management in meeting SOX 404 and SOX 302 requirements and maintaining CRH’s strong SOX compliance record.
• Disseminate, implement, and embed SOX guidance, methodology updates, and control requirements issued by Group.
• Monitor compliance through Sofy and targeted ad‑hoc reviews.
• Support timely identification, assessment, and remediation of SOX deficiencies.
• Act as a key liaison with Internal Audit, supporting effective and constructive relationships.
• Partner with process owners and finance teams to identify and implement opportunities for:

  • Control standardisation

  • Automation
  • Rationalisation and efficiency improvements
• Facilitate and coordinate the annual review and refresh of SOX documentation and control narratives.

Acquisition Integration

• As part of post‑acquisition integration activities, partner closely with key stakeholders:

  • Assess existing control environments.

  • Design and implement robust internal control frameworks.
  • Ensure alignment with CRH internal control and governance standards within agreed timelines.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Support embedding risk awareness into business decision‑making and governance processes.

The following knowledge, skills and competencies are required for this role:

Competencies Required:

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify, assess, and challenge risk & control issues.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgement.

The successful candidate is likely to be:

• Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Proactive in seeking out risks and control improvement opportunities.
• A collaborative team player.

Key Attributes & Experience:

• Professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA with 3-7 years’ experience
• Relevant experience in Internal controls, internal audit, risk advisory
• Competent in delivering operational, compliance audits
• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities
• Advanced skills in written and oral presentations and report writing
• Knowledge of Oracle
• Exposure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control environments
• A Full, clean, Irish driving license is required as this role requires the ability to travel to other internal and external locations.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated, self-directed individual with a desire for Personal, Company and Group achievement.

Closing date: close of business Friday 8th of May 2026

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Roadstone’s nationwide business includes the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of construction products including ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and macadam, mortar and plaster, concrete blocks and masonry, paving products, roof tiles and agricultural lime. We also provide an asphalt contracting service for commercial, domestic and local authority road projects.

Our business leaders include internally developed operational managers, highly qualified professionals and owner-entrepreneurs who join the organisation as a result of acquisitions.

The sustained expansion of CRH as a group, since its foundation in 1970, has created a wide range of career opportunities for ambitious and talented people throughout the world. Our decentralised structure and entrepreneurial environment is particularly suited to attracting, motivating and retaining talented, committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified people.

Company Culture

Our company is committed to leadership and skills development at all levels of the organisation, encouraging and supporting the continuous professional development of its employees to achieve their potential. Our development philosophy involves leveraging challenging work assignments with targeted coaching and mentoring, augmented by formal training and education.

Our Success is built on your Success

Roadstone offers exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented, dedicated people. There’s no single type of person who succeeds in Roadstone. We are looking for people who have a passion for excellence and achieving results.

You’ll need the ability to challenge and influence others, along with the capacity to adapt to new and different situations. The ability to build strong and effective relationships and to inspire and motivate others.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

Not disclosed