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