Senior/ AGM Internal Controller – Finance (SEA, Middle East & Africa)
Location: Mumbai
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Internal Controller to support the deployment and continuous improvement of the Group Internal Control Framework across Southeast Asia, Middle East & Africa, including Shared Service (GBS) operations.
This role will act as a key partner to Finance and Operations teams, ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and consistent internal control practices across entities and outsourced environments.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Support implementation and monitoring of internal control frameworks across Finance and operational processes
- Perform control reviews and walkthroughs (RTR, PTP, OTC, etc.) across entities and GBS/BPO environments
- Ensure compliance with company policies, approval workflows, and Delegation of Authority
SoD & Access Governance
- Conduct Segregation of Duties (SoD) and user access reviews
- Identify conflicts and coordinate remediation with cross-functional teams
ICSA & Documentation
- Coordinate Internal Control Self-Assessments (ICSA)
- Review control evidence, identify gaps, and track remediation actions
Business Partnering & Improvement
- Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Operations, and GBS teams
- Drive internal control awareness and support process improvements and standardization
Audit & Risk Management
- Support internal and external audits
- Perform risk assessments and escalate key control issues with recommendations
Requirements
- Qualified CA
- 10+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management
- Experience with GBS/SSC/BPO environments
- Strong understanding of financial processes and internal control frameworks
- Good stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel
- Willingness to travel
