Internal Control Team Leader

The Internal Control Team Leader is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the internal control function.
This role ensures the company maintains a robust internal control environment to mitigate risks, safeguard assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and comply with laws and regulations.
The Team Leader will supervise design control activities, monitor remediation efforts, and act as a business partner to process owners.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Internal Control Framework Management

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and operational control framework.
• Ensure key risks are properly identified and mitigated through appropriate control activities.
• Maintain and update the Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) and process flowcharts.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and train the internal control team and conduct performance evaluations.
• Assign control testing workloads, review workpapers, and provide constructive feedback.

Control Testing & Monitoring

• Plan and execute the annual control testing calendar (walkthroughs and operating effectiveness testing).
• Analyze test results, identify control gaps/deficiencies, and quantify potential impacts.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support their reliance on internal controls.

Issue Remediation & Action Plans

• Develop remediation plans, then track progress and escalate overdue or high-risk issues to senior management.
• Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.

Process Improvement & Advisory

• Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing processes and recommending enhancements.
• Advise on internal control implications for new system implementations (ERP updates, new modules) or business initiatives.

Reporting & Communication

• Present key findings and emerging risks to management and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal control inquiries from process owners.
  

Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of experience in internal control, internal audit, or risk management between big 4s & corporate.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Solid understanding of Oracle system.