Chief Controls Officer (CCO)

As the Chief Controls Officer (CCO) at our client's pioneering agribusiness, your role is crucial in establishing and elevating the organization's internal control and risk management framework. Partnering closely with the CFO, Board, and senior leadership, you will design and oversee comprehensive financial and operational controls to safeguard assets, ensure compliance, and enable confident scaling. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Financial Controls:** Establish and monitor robust internal financial controls for accurate, transparent, and reliable reporting. - **Reporting:** Deliver clear reports and recommendations on internal controls, risk, and compliance to senior leadership. - **Internal Control Framework:** Develop, implement, and 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 strategies. - **Audit Management:** Lead internal and external audits, respond to inquiries, and drive corrective actions to address deficiencies. - **Compliance & Oversight:** Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and stay updated on regulatory changes for adapting controls. - **Process Improvement:** Streamline processes, implement best practices to strengthen controls, and enhance 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 collaboration, accountability, 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.,