About the role
Define the vision and strategy for financial control across the group.Lead and oversee section heads, team leaders, supervisors, and specialists.Align financial control objectives with corporate governance and business strategy.Establish group-wide internal control policies and procedures.Ensure consistency across subsidiaries while adapting to industry-specific requirements.Regularly review and update control frameworks to reflect regulatory changes and market dynamics.Oversee risk assessments for high-value transactions.Develop and enforce group-wide risk mitigation strategies.Present risk reports and recommendations to the Finance Director and Executive Board.Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors.Guarantee compliance with IFRS/GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements across all subsidiaries.Ensure subsidiaries always maintain audit readiness.Approve consolidated financial control reports prepared by section heads.Provide executive-level reporting to the CFO / CEO.Highlight systemic weaknesses and propose corrective measures.Establish fraud detection and prevention mechanisms across subsidiaries.Lead investigations into suspected fraud or mismanagement, ensuring corrective actions are enforced.Partner with Budgeting & Planning, Treasury, and subsidiary finance heads to align controls with operational realities.Provide strategic guidance to manufacturing managers, retail commercial managers, and other subsidiary leaders.Build leadership capacity within the financial control function.Mentor section heads and team leaders, ensuring succession planning and career development.Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, digitization, and workflow optimization.Benchmark control practices against global best standards.
Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Finance; master’s degree (MBA/Finance) preferred.12–15 years in financial control, with at least 5–7 years in senior leadership.Advanced knowledge of internal controls, ERP/finance systems, and risk management frameworks.Expertise in industry-specific compliance.CPA, ACCA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CMA, or equivalent preferred.Ability to travel internationally for audits, control reviews, and subsidiary oversight.Intermediate in English with good command in talking.Skills & Competencies:Ability to set vision and direction for financial control across a complex group.Commitment to transparency and ethical financial practices.Skilled in identifying systemic risks and evaluating control effectiveness.Precision in reviewing consolidated financial records and reports.Deep knowledge of accounting standards and industry-specific regulations.Clear and persuasive reporting to senior management and auditors.Effective in resolving systemic discrepancies and strengthening control frameworks.Vigilance in monitoring high-value transactions across diverse industries.Flexibility to apply controls across multiple sectors.
