Internal Control Manager

Job Overview

Operating Context

Internal Control Framework & Governance

• Design, implement, and maintain ACCBC's internal control framework across financial processes.
• Ensure alignment with recognized control frameworks (e.g. COSO).
• Define control standards, documentation requirements, and governance protocols.
• Ensure consistent application of internal controls across functions and entities.

Risk Assessment & Control Effectiveness

• Lead periodic risk assessments and end-to-end process reviews to identify control gaps and weaknesses.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Recommend and track remediation actions with process owners.
• Support Risk Committee reporting and align control risks with enterprise risk registers.
• Maintain internal control risk registers and monitoring plans.

Insurance Governance & Process Optimisation

• Manage the handover of insurance activities from relevant stakeholders, ensuring continuity and compliance.
• Streamline the Group insurance summary and documentation for improved transparency and audit readiness.
• Enhance the invoicing process for insurance-related transactions, embedding controls to prevent errors and delays.

Process Documentation, SOPs & Reporting

• Oversee documentation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with embedded controls.
• Develop internal control dashboards and reports for Finance Leadership & BU Financial Controllers.
• Provide clear, actionable insights on control gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Audit Management & Assurance Support

• Coordinate internal audit activities related to internal controls.
• Act as the primary liaison with External Auditors for controls-related matters.
• Ensure timely provision of documentation and responses to audit findings.
• Support positive assurance processes and ad-hoc risk or controls projects.

Fraud Risk Management & Investigations

• Support fraud risk assessments and preventive control design.
• Lead or support investigations into control breaches or irregularities.
• Document findings, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Ensure lessons learned are embedded into improved controls and processes.

Automation, Systems & Control Enhancement

• Champion automation and system-based controls to reduce manual intervention.
• Partner with Finance and IT on ERP enhancements impacting controls.
• Assess control impacts of system changes and new implementations.
• Strengthen audit trails, data integrity, and control sustainability.
• Design, monitor, and maintain SoD controls across all critical finance and operational processes, ensuring proper role-based access within ERP system.
• Perform regular SoD reviews and reporting to Finance Leadership and Audit Committees.
• Data-driven control monitoring (e.g., exception reports, dashboards, anomaly detection).

Training, Awareness & Capability Building

• Design and deliver internal control awareness sessions and training as required.
• Build control ownership and accountability among process owners.
• Provide guidance and advisory support on control design and compliance.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen role in finance transformation initiatives, ensuring controls remain effective during system/process changes.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, or compliance
• Hands-on exposure to ERP-driven control environments and understanding of system-based controls
• Experience working with internal and external auditors
• Strong understanding of the COSO control framework, COBIT (especially for IT/ITGC), and IFRS/US GAAP
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent)
• Experience within multinational or complex organizational environments
• Analytical and critical judgment with attention to detail and process documentation skills
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and change facilitation skills
• Capable of leading cross-functional teams, internal trainings, and workshops on control processes