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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Internal Controls, Risk Management, and Compliance, with a strong focus on J-SOX and COSO frameworks. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and implement effective control measures across various business functions.
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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA Or Equivalent)J-SOX Compliance Programme ManagementInternal Controls Program ManagementCOSO Internal Control Framework UnderstandingPeople Leadership Experience
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Hard Skills
Internal ControlsRisk ManagementFraud PreventionData AnalysisControl TestingProcess ImprovementControl DesignRegulatory ComplianceERP User Access ManagementSegregation Of Duties
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsObjective EvaluationMulti-taskingDeadline Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointData Analytical Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified By Experience (QBE) Internal Control ProfessionalInternal Auditor Certification
Industry Keywords
GovernanceControl OwnershipAudit Committee ReportingContinuous ImprovementCross-functional Leadership
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Internal Controls professionals
- Advise business and functional leaders on governance, risk, and internal control matters
- Embed effective controls into new processes, systems, and transformation initiatives
- Build relationships with senior leaders and Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, and Compliance teams across the Group
- Facilitate engagement meetings with Regional and Functional Leadership teams on control risks, improvement opportunities, and emerging concerns
- Guide control design for new business activities, acquisitions, system implementations, and process changes
- Promote accountability, risk awareness, and control ownership
- Support Executive Leadership, Audit Committee, and Board reporting preparation
- Lead fraud risk awareness initiatives and assess fraud prevention, detection, and response controls
- Lead and coordinate the Group's J-SOX compliance programme, including risk assessment, control testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation oversight, and management reporting
- Serve as primary contact for Local Finance teams, Internal Audit, and External Audit on internal controls and business processes
- Analyze control-deficiency trends and identify continuous-improvement opportunities
- Monitor progress against action plans arising from internal controls, internal audit, and external audit findings
- Enhance the Group Internal Control Framework, maintain the Internal Controls Manual, and deliver training and awareness programmes
- Lead assessments of ERP user access management and Segregation of Duties risks
- Support incident investigations and coordinate remediation activities
- Monitor regulatory developments, emerging risks, and industry best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or Internal Auditor; or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Internal Control professional
- 8-12+ years of management experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance Controls, or Compliance
- J-SOX or US-SOX experience or similar
- Experience managing SOX or equivalent Internal Controls programs in a multinational organization
- Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework and risk management principles
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional leadership teams
- Demonstrated people leadership experience managing diverse teams
- Fluent English language skills; additional language skills would be an advantage
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to evaluate issues objectively, document and verbally present conclusions logically
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to analyze data efficiently and effectively with Excel and/or data analytical tools, and present results in a well-structured and concise format
- Ability to work with external consultants, internal and external auditors effectively
- Ability to work to deadlines and different time-zones
- Ability to multi-task and work with regularly varying and developing priorities