Internal Controls Manager

Job Description

d.light is a global leader in making transformative products available and affordable to low-income families. d.light has sold 35 million products, including solar lanterns, solar home systems, TVs, radios, and smartphones, impacting the lives of over 180 million people. Our vision is to transform the lives of one billion people with sustainable products by 2030.

The Internal Controls Manager will play a critical role in strengthening d.light's internal control environment by developing, implementing, and maintaining robust policies and procedures. This individual will ensure compliance, identify risks, and foster process standardization and consistency across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to improve organizational internal controls, ensuring operational efficiency and effective risk management.

Roles & Responsibilities

Internal Control Framework

• Design, implement, document, and monitor the organization's internal control framework, including group-wide policies and procedures.
• Identify and address key risks to prevent errors in financial reporting, operational processes, and compliance.

Policy Development

• Formulate and update internal control policies and procedures to enhance compliance, efficiency, and risk mitigation

Review and Monitoring

• Lead internal control reviews across d.light's operations, ensuring thorough assessments and continuous improvement.
• Deliver timely and comprehensive reports on internal control effectiveness, deficiencies, and action plans to senior leadership and the audit committee.

Remediation and Process Improvement

• Collaborate with business and process owners to address identified control deficiencies, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and monitored effectively.
• Drive standardization, automation, and innovation in internal controls by leveraging best practices and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Audits and Risk Management

• Engage proactively with internal and external auditors to address and resolve risks and audit findings.
• Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve processes.

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate teams on internal control objectives, methodologies, and best practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Continuously assess and refine internal control processes, aligning them with the organization's goals, industry standards, and evolving risks.

Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, or a similar role within a multinational organization or a Big 4 audit firm.

Education

• Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) are highly desirable.

Technical Expertise

• In-depth understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and systems to improve internal controls and operational efficiency.