MEA Internal Controls Leader — SOX & COSO

Trane Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Manager for MEA Internal Controls to lead the global controls program regionally. The role centers on building a robust control framework, risk assessment, and continuous process improvements across R2R, P2P, and O2C, with strong collaboration with Finance and Audit teams.

The ideal candidate has deep COSO and SOX expertise, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering remediation and governance in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification.
• 8+ years of combined relevant audit, internal controls, and/or SOX compliance experience.
• Fundamentals of internal controls and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the internal control framework.
• Drive controls strategy for operational finance, reporting, and balance sheet integrity.
• Review financial processes (R2R, P2P, O2C) to identify control gaps.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Address deficiencies from audits and SOX with remediation plans.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
• Establish governance routines for monitoring, certification, and reporting.

Skills

Analyze financial processes

Risk assessments

COSO framework

R2R / P2P / O2C

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Communication

Root cause analysis

Documentation & reconciliations

ERP proficiency

Internal control reporting

Continuous improvement

Project management

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent

CPA or CA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Trane Technologies in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Manager for MEA Internal Controls to lead the global controls program regionally. The role centers on building a robust control framework, risk assessment, and continuous process improvements across R2R, P2P, and O2C, with strong collaboration with Finance and Audit teams.

The ideal candidate has deep COSO and SOX expertise, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering remediation and governance in a fast-moving environment.