Manager , Internal Control

Job Title: Manager, Internal Control
Reporting: Director Internal Control
Function: Corporate Finance
Department: Internal Control
Grade: M12
Position Type: Regular

Why This Role Matters:
Protects the integrity of Maaden’s financial reporting by establishing and governing a robust Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework. Strengthens governance, reduces financial and compliance risk, and enhances confidence in management decision-making through effective control oversight. Drives control excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization to support sustainable business performance and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Deliver
Governance & Compliance
- Lead the enterprise ICFR framework and strengthen financial control governance.
- Establish consistent control standards across Corporate and Business Units.
- Provide management with visibility of control risks, deficiencies, and remediation progress.
- Maintain compliance with financial reporting, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Risk Management & Assurance
- Drive annual ICFR planning, risk assessments, testing, and reporting activities.
- Validate control design and operating effectiveness across key financial processes.
- Identify control deficiencies and accelerate remediation efforts.
- Reduce financial reporting risk through proactive control monitoring and assurance.

Operational Excellence
- Optimize financial processes by embedding efficient and sustainable controls.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of risks, controls, and process documentation.
- Assess business and system changes to ensure effective control coverage.
- Drive continuous enhancement of the control environment and governance practices.

Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the trusted advisor on ICFR, governance, and internal control matters.
- Partner with business leaders to strengthen accountability for controls and compliance.
- Lead engagement with Internal Audit, External Auditors, and key stakeholders.

People & Capability Leadership
- Build organizational awareness and ownership of internal controls.
- Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
- Lead a high-performing team and strengthen succession readiness.
- Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like
- Effective and sustainable ICFR framework operating across the organization.
- Improved control effectiveness and reduction in recurring deficiencies.
- Timely completion of ICFR assessments, testing, and remediation plans.
- Positive Internal Audit and External Audit outcomes with reduced observations.
- Increased confidence in financial reporting accuracy and governance practices.
- Enhanced organizational capability and ownership of internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification such as SOCPA, CPA, CIA, ACCA, ACA, CMA, or equivalent.

Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or related governance functions.
- Experience in a publicly listed company, multinational organization, or Big Four environment.
- Strong expertise in ICFR, COSO, SOX, control testing, and remediation management.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and engaging senior stakeholders.

Skills That Matter:

• Functional Expertise
• Business & Delivery
• People & Collaboration