• Lead Internal Controls and Risk Management
• Drive Governance, Compliance and Audit Excellence
• Partner Leadership to Strengthen Business Controls

The Company

Our client is a well-established multinational consumer products organization with a strong market presence and a commitment to operational excellence, governance, and compliance. As the business continues to evolve and strengthen its control environment, it is seeking an experienced Internal Control Manager to lead internal controls, risk management, and audit activities across the organization.

The Position

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Internal Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring a robust internal control environment across the organization through effective governance, risk management, and audit practices. The role will lead the development and execution of annual audit plans, evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, identify operational and financial risks, and work closely with business leaders to implement mitigation strategies.

The successful candidate will act as a key advisor to management on internal controls, compliance requirements, enterprise risk management, and process improvements. The role will also oversee risk assessments, conduct both planned and ad hoc audits, support external and internal audit activities, and drive continuous improvements through automation, process re-engineering, and enhanced governance frameworks. This position requires a commercially minded professional who can balance business objectives with strong control and compliance standards while influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.

The Person

The ideal candidate will possess a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or MBA being advantageous. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, compliance, or related finance functions, ideally gained within multinational, FMCG, manufacturing, or large corporate environments.

The successful individual will demonstrate strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, enterprise risk management, auditing methodologies, and financial governance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to influence business leaders, drive change initiatives, and operate effectively across all levels of the organization. Experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives will be highly regarded.

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