Reporting Line:
Dotted- Line Report: CEO, Managing Director
Direct Report: Finance Director
Position Summary:
The Head of Internal Control is responsible for establishing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s internal control framework to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy of financial and operational reporting, and maintain compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
This role works closely with Finance, Operations, and Management to identify risks, strengthen control processes, and continuously improve governance standards in line with group requirements and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Internal Control Framework & Governance
- Periodically review and update control matrices, authority limits, and segregation of duties.
- Ensure internal controls are aligned with group standards, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Promote internal control awareness and accountability across departments.
- Design, implement, and maintain internal control policies and procedures across finance and operations.
Risk Assessment & Control Effectiveness
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of existing controls and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Follow up on control weaknesses and ensure timely remediation.
- Monitor high- risk areas such as cash management, inventory, procurement, investment, and revenue recognition.
Internal Audit Coordination & Follow- up
- Track audit findings, management action plans, and closure status.
- Act as the key coordinator for internal and external audits.
- Prepare audit documentation, walkthroughs, and control evidence.
- Report audit outcomes and risk issues to management and group stakeholders.
Process Review & Continuous Improvement
- Work with Finance and Operations to redesign processes that improve control robustness and operational efficiency.
- Support standardization of procedures and documentation across sites or entities.
- Review end- to- end business processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, or duplication.
Reporting & Management Support
- Provide advisory support to the Finance Director on governance, compliance, and control- related matters.
- Support special reviews, investigations, or ad- hoc assignments as requested by management.
- Prepare periodic internal control and risk reports for management.