Senior SOX & Internal Controls Lead

Lesaka Technologies; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Lesaka Technologies seeks a senior Financial Controller: SOX & Internal Controls to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing SOX compliance for the Enterprise Division. Based in Cape Town, you will partner with the CFO, Group Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure robust ICFR across Revenue, Procure-to-Pay, Close, Treasury, Payroll and ITGCs.

This hybrid role requires a CA(SA) or equivalent, 3–5 years in SOX within listed environments, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in SOX design, implementation, and compliance.
• Experience at Big 4 or equivalent listed entity, with SOX programme leadership.
• Proficient in COSO framework, PCAOB standards, and ITGC/ITAC controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the SOX internal controls programme for the division.
• Develop and maintain Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) for in-scope processes.
• Oversee SOX 302/404 assessments and control testing planning.
• Coordinate with internal auditors and external auditors on ICFR.
• Lead governance reporting to CFO, EXCO, and Audit Committee.
• Drive process improvements and automation using GRC tools.

Skills

SOX design

Internal controls

ICFR

Control testing

COSO framework

ITGCs

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CA(SA)

CIA

CPA

CISA

BCom Accounting

Tools

GRC tools

AuditBoard

Workiva

SAP GRC

Job description

Lesaka Technologies seeks a senior Financial Controller: SOX & Internal Controls to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing SOX compliance for the Enterprise Division. Based in Cape Town, you will partner with the CFO, Group Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure robust ICFR across Revenue, Procure-to-Pay, Close, Treasury, Payroll and ITGCs.

This hybrid role requires a CA(SA) or equivalent, 3–5 years in SOX within listed environments, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive