The Internal Controls Associate Manager/Manager will play a critical role in strengthening Meritto's financial governance framework by designing, implementing, and monitoring robust internal controls.

This position partners closely with Finance, Sales, Customer Success, Operations, Product, and Technology teams to ensure risks are proactively managed, compliance requirements are met, and scalable processes are embedded across the organization within the agreed timelines.

This role is ideal for a Chartered Accountant with a strong foundation in audit, risk management, and process improvement, who enjoys building systems and driving control maturity in a fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Controls & Risk Management

- Design, implement, and enhance internal control frameworks across finance and operational processes.

- Perform enterprise and process-level risk assessments to identify control gaps and recommend mitigation plans.

- Conduct walkthroughs, testing, and effectiveness reviews of key controls on a periodic basis.

- Ensure controls are preventive, detective, and corrective in nature, aligned with business scale and complexity.

Process Excellence & SOPs

- Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all key finance and governance processes.

- Partner with process owners to embed controls into day-to-day operations rather than post-facto checks.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention.

Financial Governance

- Ensure integrity of the general ledger, including sub-ledger reconciliations and closing controls.

- Review financial processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reporting.

- Support statutory and regulatory compliance reviews, as applicable.

Audit & Compliance

- Act as the primary point of contact for Internal and External Auditors.

- Coordinate audits, provide documentation, and ensure timely closure of audit observations.

- Track and report audit issues, remediation status, and recurring risk themes to senior management.

Systems & Automation

- Support ERP and system implementations or enhancements from a controls and risk perspective.

- Identify opportunities to automate controls and strengthen system-based validations.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

- Develop internal control dashboards, MIS, and governance reports for leadership review.

- Present control insights, risk trends, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

- Conduct training and awareness sessions to build a strong controls and compliance culture across teams.

What we're looking for

Qualifications & Experience

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-6 years of experience in Internal Controls, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, or Assurance.

- Experience in internal audits and operational audits within corporates or consulting firms.

Technical & Functional Skills

- Strong understanding of financial processes (R2R, O2C, P2P) and control frameworks.

- Hands-on experience in risk assessment, control testing, and audit management.

- Working knowledge of ERP systems and system-based controls is preferred.

Behavioural & Leadership Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail.

- Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

- Structured thinker with a strong process and governance mindset.