Internal Controls Manager

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Where is the work:

The Manager MEA (Middle East and Africa) Internal Controls is a driven results-focused leader who brings strategic thinking and strong execution to the Global Internal Controls program. This role plays a critical part in supporting the Regional and Global SOX Compliance / Internal Controls leaders via Internal Controls oversight throughout the Middle East entities fostering education and strengthening stakeholder relationships. The position centers on developing and maintaining a comprehensive internal control framework with an emphasis on risk assessment and ongoing process improvements. Responsibilities aim to ensure compliance enhance operational efficiency and reinforce sound organizational governance.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned internal controls professional with deep expertise in COSO Internal Controls Framework SEC requirements and SOX compliance and a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. They will have a proven background in risk-sizing internal controls and continuous monitoring initiatives. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with Regional and Global Finance teams Internal Audit and External Statutory Auditors. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional executive communication and presentation skills strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-moving evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the internal control framework ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Drive the internal controls strategy to encompass operational finance reporting and balance sheet integrity. This includes involvement in the acquisition of new entities and their integration into Tranes control environment.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial processes including Record-to-Report (R2R) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) to identify and address control gaps.

• Oversee the governance of balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accounts are substantiated accurately completely and in a timely manner.

• Review and enforce controls around balance sheet accounts focusing on documentation quality reconciliations and aging management.

• Perform regular risk assessments and maintain risk and control matrices (RCMs) to ensure effective monitoring and financial reporting integrity.

• Design and implement a mix of preventive detective and automated controls to enhance the overall control environment.

• Act as the primary owner for addressing control deficiencies including findings from internal audits SOX compliance and self-identified gaps.

• Lead root cause analysis efforts and develop sustainable remediation plans with clear accountability for implementation.

• Serve as the internal controls subject matter expert in the region and be the main liaison for internal controls initiatives collaborating with Finance leadership Internal Audit and external auditors.

• Establish governance routines for ongoing control monitoring certification and reporting of any identified deficiencies.

• Promote standardization of policies standard operating procedures (SOPs) and control documentation across various regions and business units.

• Identify opportunities for control automation and optimization leveraging ERP systems and digital tools to enhance efficiency.

• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining high-quality documentation and facilitating control walkthroughs and testing processes.

• Develop and present the results and actionable insights to senior leadership supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to analyse complex financial processes and identify control gaps effectively.
• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and maintaining risk and control matrices (RCMs).
• In-depth understanding of COSO internal control framework and best practices.
• Familiarity with financial processes such as Record-to-Report (R2R) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C).
• Awareness of regulatory requirements and governance standards relevant to internal controls.
• Ability to lead projects focused on control improvements and remediation plans with clear accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with Finance leadership Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Capacity to perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable solutions for identified control deficiencies.
• Meticulous approach to reviewing documentation quality and ensuring accuracy in balance sheet reconciliations.
• Skills in designing and implementing a mix of preventive detective and automated controls.
• Ability to promote standardization of policies and control documentation across various regions and business units.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and digital tools for control automation and optimization.
• Experience in maintaining high-quality documentation and facilitating control walkthroughs and testing processes.
• Capability to develop and present internal control reports and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement initiatives within the internal control framework.
• Possess project management skills to facilitate timely completion of established project and audit milestones.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner.
• Critical thinking analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethics professionalism integrity and discipline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification.
• 8 years of combined relevant audit internal controls and/or SOX compliance experience required including relevant Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in fundamentals of internal controls audit & testing design.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling and analysis.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin pregnancy age marital status disability status as a protected veteran or any legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Manager