Chief Controls Officer (CCO)

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About The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Controls: Establish and monitor robust internal financial controls to ensure accurate, transparent, and reliable reporting.
• Reporting: Deliver clear, comprehensive reports and recommendations on internal controls, risk, and compliance to senior leadership.
• Internal Control Framework: Develop, implement, and continuously enhance internal control systems aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks through regular reviews and effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Audit Management: Lead internal and external audits, respond to audit inquiries, and drive corrective actions to address deficiencies.
• Compliance & Oversight: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies and stay updated on regulatory changes and adapt controls accordingly.
• Process Improvement: Streamline processes and implement best practices to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
• Data Integrity: Safeguard the integrity and security of financial and operational data through sound data management practices.
• Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of internal control professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate control objectives and initiatives across the organization, providing expert guidance on financial controls.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline required.
• MBA (Finance) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.