Internal Controls Manager

The Manager, MEA Internal Controls is a driven, results-focused leader who brings strategic thinking and strong execution to the Global Internal Controls program. This role plays a critical part in supporting Regional and Global SOX Compliance and Internal Controls leaders via internal controls oversight throughout Middle East entities, fostering education, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. The position centers on developing and maintaining a comprehensive internal control framework, with an emphasis on risk assessment and ongoing process improvements to ensure compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and reinforce sound organizational governance. The ideal candidate is a seasoned internal controls professional with deep expertise in COSO Internal Controls Framework, SEC requirements, and SOX compliance, alongside strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Responsibilities include leading the development and continuous improvement of the internal control framework, driving internal controls strategy across operational finance, reporting, and balance sheet integrity, conducting comprehensive reviews of financial processes including Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C), overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining risk and control matrices (RCMs), designing preventive, detective, and automated controls, acting as primary owner for addressing control deficiencies, identifying opportunities for control automation and optimization leveraging ERP systems and digital tools, and ensuring audit readiness.