Oxford University Press Southern Africa
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Internal Controls Manager
(Permanent Position)
Oxford University Press is recruiting for an Internal Controls Manager who will be responsible for testing evaluating the effectiveness of controls as outlined in the Internal Controls Framework (ICF). It ensures that financial and operational controls are functioning as intended, identifies any deficiencies, and supports the implementation of corrective actions. The position also contributes to the consistency and improvement of global and divisional finance processes by supporting process enhancement initiatives where needed.
The Internal Controls Manager will report to the Head of Internal Controls. This post is based in the Goodwood, Cape Town.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Continually revise and promote the internal control framework for finance and business processes, establishing the standard and consistent control framework that needs to be followed across OUP.
- Develop the annual test plan for your region and carry out tests in a range of countries (including South Africa) to ensure that a standardised and consistent control framework is adhered to across OUP.
- Communicate the performance of key controls to senior management and ensure continuous improvement activities are carried out.
- Work with the business to develop remedies to controls issues and work collaboratively with the business to identify additional areas for improvement and good practice.
- Ensure that control issues, identified by the testing activities, are remediated in a timely manner.
- Provide local or regional support and expertise to finance change initiatives when required.
- Assist Compliance and Internal Audit investigations when required.
- Work collaboratively with other Internal Controls Managers to identify, design, and implement Group-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant Accountancy qualification with auditing experience
- Global experience of operating within Finance
- Strong general ledger experience along with working knowledge of financial systems and the management of data
- Firm grasp of key business processes and best practices
- First class communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-starter with strong analytical and investigative skills
- Evidence of driving financial process and controls improvement initiatives
- Project management experience
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of seniority
- Cultural awareness with experience of working across different time zones
Attributes:
- Action and delivery oriented
- High levels of business and commercial acumen
- Multicultural sensitivity and integrity
- Innovator
- Positive Attitude
- Openness and adaptability to change
- Highly organized
OUP offers the following:
- Remuneration commensurate with experience
- Pension and medical aid benefits
- Statutory leave
- Training opportunities
- Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment.
Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post in its Finance Department based in the Goodwood, Cape Town. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.
Closing date: 10 September 2025
