Business/Financial Internal Controller

About the role

The Business/Financial Internal Controller reports to the Head of Internal Control – Africa and is responsible for driving the implementation of corrective actions across financial and operational processes. This role ensures alignment with group standards, mitigates risks, and supports sustainable improvements across multiple African locations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead onsite implementation of corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Review and assess procurement, accounts payable, and related business processes to identify inefficiencies and control gaps.
• Design and enhance key controls for critical risks, providing methodological support to operational teams.
• Conduct internal control campaigns, including self‑assessment questionnaires and root‑cause analyses.
• Coordinate action‑plan deployment with local, regional, and GBS teams, ensuring timely execution.
• Monitor audit recommendations, regulatory developments, and key performance indicators for the internal control framework.
• Travel up to 50% of the time to sites in South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Congo and other African countries.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (Bac + 5) in finance, internal control, risk management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, business processes, internal audit or risk management.
• Experience in shipping, logistics or related sectors is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CCIA, CISA, CIA are advantageous.
• Fluent in English and/or French with willingness to work internationally.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence internal control practices across a multi‑country operation.
• Exposure to diverse financial processes and risk environments.
• Professional development through complex, high‑impact projects.