Role Overview The Internal Controls Manager will be responsible for leading the internal controls function across the region, serving as the key point of contact for all matters related to financial integrity, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. The role demands a results-driven professional with solid FMCG and multinational experience, who can engage confidently with senior stakeholders while maintaining strong oversight of control activities across multiple operating entities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and define the internal controls agenda across the regional portfolio, ensuring the right frameworks and capabilities are in place to support effective and efficient delivery.Partner with regional and Group management to design, implement, and continuously improve internal control systems and financial procedures across all operating entities, ensuring adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, asset protection standards, and the accuracy of financial reporting.Plan and execute regular Control Self-Assessments and control reviews in accordance with the annual internal controls plan, identifying control gaps, evaluating associated risks, and agreeing on remediation actions with relevant process owners.Maintain a sound Segregation of Duties environment by conducting periodic reviews of system access rights, identifying role conflicts, and ensuring timely resolution of any identified issues.Contribute to cross-functional projects and working groups as required by management, including the development of new policies, procedures, and compliance tools to support consistent standards across the business.Design and deliver internal controls training programs for finance and non-finance stakeholders across all entities, embedding awareness and accountability for control requirements at all levels of the organization.Drive the digitization of the controls environment by identifying opportunities to implement automated and system-embedded controls, leveraging data analytics, digital tools, and workflow automation to reduce manual effort, improve control reliability, and support timely reporting, in close collaboration with IT, Finance, and process owners.Manage the Continuous Controls Monitoring program end to end, ensuring that all agreed control reports are produced from the system at the defined frequency, reviewed on time, and supported by complete documentation from all relevant entities.Qualifications and RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with a postgraduate qualification being an advantage.Professional certification is strongly preferred, such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA.10 to 15 or more years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, or risk advisory, with a significant portion of that in a senior or leadership capacity.Mandatory background in FMCG, with prior exposure to a multinational Group or large conglomerate being a firm requirement.Prior experience within a Big 4 advisory firm is an added advantage.Solid knowledge of internationally recognized control frameworks including COSO and SOX.Proven experience working within large ERP environments such as SAP or Oracle, with a strong understanding of system-level controls.Familiarity with Continuous Controls Monitoring platforms, data analytics tools, and process automation technologies is a strong differentiator.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.Full professional proficiency in Arabic and English is required.