Senior Internal Control Officer at Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Job Description

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited is seeking a highly skilled Senior Internal Control Officer to strengthen its internal control framework and ensure compliance with financial, operational, and risk management standards. The role involves supporting the Head of Department (HOD) in supervising internal control units, safeguarding organizational assets, and driving compliance and efficiency across business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HOD in overseeing financial control, material control, risk and compliance, and process control functions.
• Supervise and guide departmental staff, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and within set timelines.
• Develop, review, and enforce internal policies, SOPs, and compliance requirements across units.
• Act as Second-in-Command (2IC) to the HOD, taking leadership responsibility in their absence.
• Collate and prepare operational and compliance reports for executive management.
• Ensure departmental staff receive training and retraining to enhance performance and compliance awareness.
• Drive business continuity by coordinating staff handovers, succession planning, and role rotation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, or CRMA are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in audit, compliance, or internal control.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with ERP or audit systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with proven ability to supervise and mentor teams.