The Head, Internal Control and Risk Management is responsible for conducting internal control reviews to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures while identifying opportunities to improve processes across the organization's operational units and support functions. This role plays a key part in maintaining a strong internal control environment, monitoring open issues, and ensuring timely resolution to mitigate risks and prevent potential losses.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain an internal control framework that supports both operational units and corporate functions.
- Periodically assess and update control processes to address risks across areas such as operations, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and finance.
- Lead risk assessments focused on areas including workflow design, inventory oversight, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Identify system and process vulnerabilities and implement effective controls to reduce risk exposure.
- Conduct control reviews on key operational processes, identifying weaknesses and supporting process improvements.
- Oversee resolution of control deficiencies across all levels of the organization, ensuring timely closure and minimal impact on operations.
- Provide timely insights and recommendations to senior management on emerging risks and internal control concerns.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures and implement improvements aligned with business needs and industry best practices.
- Prepare and present detailed reports for senior leadership that highlight control issues, risk trends, and strategic recommendations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Must hold a professional license; CPA, CIA, CICA, or CISA preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in internal controls, auditing, or risk management, preferably in a complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control systems.
- Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements or similar internal control and compliance frameworks.
