Internal Control & Compliance Manager

Job Description

At MAX, we are powering Africa’s forward movement by building the future of mobility across the continent and in emerging markets. Our mission is simple yet transformative: to make mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all, through high-performance technology and world-class operators. We are looking for Internal Control & Compliance Manager who will be responsible for the review, implementation and application of control to systems, Internal Policies, Processes & Procedures, Audit and Risk Strategic Plan within MAX’s environment, in order to ensure that risk management and loss containment measures are adhered to in line with the organization’s strategy.

• Review and authenticate monthly bank reconciliation statement prepared by finance unit for their country
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency. 
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and the audit committee
• Review cash advances and floats
• Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the team
• Reconciliation of internal accounts
• Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies
• Review of documentation on PAMS
• Review of contract documentation on LAMs
• Reconciliation of Inventory stock at all locations
• Leadership & Team Building
• Build a strong team and delegate effectively
• Motivate, develop and inspire an enthusiastic team to achieve remarkable results.
• Coach team members to deliver exceptional results

Key Requirements

• Minimum of a relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounts or Finance
• Professional Qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in Audit and Control
• Experience in driving the risk management function
• Proven experience of developing controls to block leakages within organisational set-up.
• Knowledge of and experience in Risk and Compliance
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Assertive, methodical and analytical with good listening skills and a strong customer focus
• Demonstrates commitment through action and can build and develop trust
• Understanding and experience of strategic business management would be beneficial