Internal Controls & Compliance Manager

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading organisation in the energy and industrial services sector to appoint an Internal Controls & Compliance Manager.

This is a senior and business-critical role within the Legal & Compliance function, with a clear mandate to build, implement, and embed a robust compliance and internal controls framework across the organisation.

This appointment offers a unique opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of a maturing compliance function, playing a foundational role in shaping governance, ethics, and risk management practices at enterprise level.

Role Overview

The Internal Controls & Compliance Manager will be responsible for establishing and operationalising the companys compliance programme and internal control environment, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

The role requires a hands-on, delivery-focused professional with experience building compliance programmes, leading investigations, and operating with a high degree of autonomy. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior management while driving execution across the business.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Compliance & Internal Controls Framework

• Design, develop, and implement the companys compliance and internal controls framework.
• Lead the compliance risk assessment process, including development and maintenance of the compliance risk register.
• Develop, review, and implement compliance policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
• Code of Conduct
• Conflict of Interest
• Data Privacy
• Related Party Transactions
• Gifts, Donations, Sponsorships & Charitable Contributions
• Third-Party and Agent Compliance
• Trade and Business Conduct Compliance
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and recognised compliance standards.

Monitoring, Controls & Assurance

• Oversee compliance controls across business operations, processes, and investments.
• Periodically assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend enhancements.
• Perform regular compliance reviews and assessments of company procedures and practices.
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and systemic issues, and drive remediation actions.
• Evaluate compliance systems and ensure appropriate tools and software are in place.

Ethics, Investigations & Reporting

• Manage and oversee the companys helpline and whistleblowing programme.
• Lead investigations into potential fraud, misconduct, abuse, or violations of company policies, in line with accepted investigation standards.
• Oversee compliance with the Code of Conduct and investigate any breaches.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of complaints, investigations, findings, and outcomes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on complex or sensitive compliance matters as required.

Advisory, Training & Culture

• Advise senior management and business stakeholders on compliance and internal controls matters.
• Design and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes across the organisation.
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure consistent disciplinary actions in cases of compliance breaches.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and supervise the compliance team, ensuring clear priorities and effective execution.
• Work closely with department heads to align compliance requirements with operational realities.
• Support company-wide initiatives relating to ethics, conflict of interest, and business conduct.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Law (strongly preferred).
• Proven experience building and implementing compliance and internal control programmes.
• Strong hands-on experience across:
• Compliance risk assessment and programme design
• Policy development and implementation
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Investigations and whistleblowing mechanisms
• Training and compliance awareness initiatives
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and execution skills.

Experience Level

• 7+ years of relevant compliance experience.
• Prior managerial or team-lead experience is advantageous but not mandatory for the right candidate.
• Experience within consulting, advisory, or multinational environments is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Pragmatic, execution-driven, and accountable.
• Comfortable operating in a build and change environment.
• Reliable, low-maintenance, and capable of managing sensitive responsibilities independently.