Senior Manager - Internal Controls, Engineering Firm

Senior Manager, Internal Controls

Our client is a well-established engineering firm experiencing strong business growth and expansion. Operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the company offers an exciting opportunity for professionals to take on a meaningful role, contribute to business improvements and be part of a growing organisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's internal control framework across corporate functions and engineering project operations.

• Oversee the SOX compliance programme, including risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control design, testing, documentation and remediation of identified deficiencies.

• Conduct internal control reviews across key business areas, including project management, procurement, contract administration, finance, inventory, revenue recognition and project cost management.

• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks and process inefficiencies, providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, financial reporting and operational effectiveness.

• Work closely with internal audit, external auditors and business stakeholders to coordinate audit activities, resolve findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

• Establish and monitor internal control policies, procedures and control matrices, ensuring consistency and compliance across business units and project sites.

• Provide regular updates to senior management on SOX compliance, audit findings, control effectiveness and key risk areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent would be advantageous.

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk management or assurance, preferably within engineering, construction, infrastructure or project-based industries.

• Strong SOX experience is mandatory, with hands-on exposure to ICFR, control testing, walkthroughs and remediation.

• Strong audit background, with experience conducting operational and financial audits and assessing internal control effectiveness.

• Good understanding of COSO framework, SOX compliance requirements and corporate governance practices.

• Experience reviewing project-related controls, including procurement, contract management, project costing, revenue recognition and financial reporting.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across finance, operations, project teams and senior management.
  

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