Head of Internal Control, Risks, and Insurance

Location: Johannesburg

Type: Full-time

Overview

We are representing a global leading energy company focused on responsible growth and addressing the challenges of the transition to a low-carbon economy. This role exists to lead and optimise financial processes for the South African country office, reporting directly to the Country CFO. The position is responsible for overseeing all internal control matters, managing insurance coverages, and driving the risk assessment exercise to enhance operational excellence and support the scalability of the finance functions.

What You’ll Do                             

• Manage the placement and administration of adequate and cost-efficient insurance covers for assets in operation and under construction.
• Oversee insurance risk engineering surveys and manage claims.
• Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Coordinate the annual internal control self-assessment exercise at the country level and follow up on action plans.
• Develop, update, and implement risk management policies, procedures, and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk register, identifying and analysing financial, operational, strategic, and compliance risks.
• Drive the optimisation of financial processes to ensure workflows are efficient, well-documented, and compliant.
• Report directly to the Country CFO and the regional Internal Control Officer, and interface with group audit teams and various corporate functions.

What We’re Looking For

• Master's degree in finance, business, engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of experience in finance operations, internal controls, and process optimisation.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience within a large, complex multinational organisation.
• A solid understanding of the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and internal control frameworks.
• Technical expertise with financial systems.

What We Offer

• A full-time position based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Flexibility for travel throughout South Africa.
• The opportunity to work within a key strategic function, reporting directly to senior country and regional leadership.
• Exposure to a dynamic environment within a leading global energy group.

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