The Head of Controls – SWC is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of the control environment across South Africa and the West & Central Africa partner markets
Job Summary
The Head of Controls – SWC is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of the control environment across South Africa and the West & Central Africa partner markets.
This position is the primary custodian of control excellence for SWC and acts as a key enabler of compliant, well-governed, and efficient business operations.
The role ensures that CARM governance, control testing, in-market assurance activities, and change-related control reviews are effectively designed, embedded, and understood across the entire SWC cluster.
Matching Summary
The Head of Controls – SWC is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of the control environment across South Africa and the West & Central Africa partner markets.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
CARM governance and control testing
In-market assurance activities
Business change control reviews
Financial control design and testing
Cross-functional stakeholder influence
Nice-to-have
Continuous improvement of control environment
Building market capability
Simplifying complex controls topics
Key Requirements
Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CPA (or equivalent)
8-12+ years experience in internal controls, audit, or finance
Experience in multi-market or partner-market environments