Internal Control Manager Europe & Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional and local stakeholders to foster a culture of control excellence aligned with Inchcape’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure the consistent implementation and ongoing enhancement of Internal Controls Methodology across markets, focusing on transactional controls (AP, AR, GL, Procurement).
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify, resolve, and structurally address control deficiencies, driving process transformation.
• Lead initiatives to harmonize, automate, and simplify control activities, supporting change management processes.
• Develop and maintain control KPIs and dashboards to monitor and strengthen the control environment.
• Provide risk and controls training, sharing best practices across the region.
• Act as the primary point of contact for controls-related queries, serving as a trusted advisor to management.

Your Profile:

• Over 7 years of experience in audit, internal control, or finance, with exposure to compliance frameworks like SOX, COBIT, or ITIL.
• Strong understanding of internal controls management, risk assessment, process improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with SAP, Blackline, GBS, and transitions is advantageous.
• Knowledge of COSO principles and working in regulated environments.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive control culture.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.