Senior Head of Internal Controls & Financial Reporting

Aeciminingchemicals; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeciminingchemicals is seeking a strategic leader to head Internal Financial Controls (IFC) governance for the group, ensuring JSE Section 3.84(k) compliance and COSO 2013 alignment. You will drive control design, testing, remediation, and assurance across multiple business units, reporting to the CFO and Audit & Risk Committee.

Key responsibilities include leading the IFC program, overseeing risk assessments, coordinating external audit, and developing a high-integrity control environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Business Administration.
• CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification (essential).
• Preferred Professional Certifications: CIA, CISA, CRMA, CPA.
• Membership of SAICA, IIA SA, or IRMSA is advantageous.
• 10-15 years in finance, internal audit, risk management, or financial controls; at least 5 years in senior leadership within a large/listed organisation.
• Experience with OneStream and Workiva; familiarity with IFRS and JSE reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and management of IFC compliance program for JSE Listings Requirements (3.84(k)).
• Oversee risk assessment and control scoping for BUs and group functions.
• Design and test ICFR/IFC controls; manage control testing strategy and remediation.
• Engage stakeholders across External Audit, Group Internal Audit, Group Finance, and IT.
• Prepare updates for CEO, CFO, and Audit & Risk Committee; sign-off on IC evidence.
• Lead and mentor IFC professionals; drive governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Internal Audit

Risk Management

COSO 2013

Education

Postgraduate Finance/Accounting

CA(SA)

CIA

CISA

CRMA

CPA

SAICA/IIA/IRMSA membership

Tools

OneStream

Workiva

Job description

Aeciminingchemicals is seeking a strategic leader to head Internal Financial Controls (IFC) governance for the group, ensuring JSE Section 3.84(k) compliance and COSO 2013 alignment. You will drive control design, testing, remediation, and assurance across multiple business units, reporting to the CFO and Audit & Risk Committee.

Key responsibilities include leading the IFC program, overseeing risk assessments, coordinating external audit, and developing a high-integrity control environment.