Manager IC & RP

The Internal Control Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the company’s internal control framework, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
This role has a strong focus on risk management, process improvement, compliance programs (SARLAFT & SAGRILAFT), and operational efficiency, acting as a strategic partner for senior leadership.

Responsibilities 

• Design, assess, and strengthen the organization’s internal control framework.

• Lead and oversee SARLAFT and SAGRILAFT implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Identify financial, operational, compliance, and fraud risks, and define mitigation strategies and action plans.

• Drive process improvement initiatives, including standardization, automation, and efficiency enhancements.

• Perform periodic internal control assessments and document findings and recommendations.

• Monitor and follow up on remediation plans derived from internal and external audits.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local regulations, and international standards.

• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Audit teams.

• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations on internal control effectiveness, risks, and compliance status.

• Act as a technical reference and mentor within the internal control and compliance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

• Minimum 6+ years of overall professional experience.

• At least 4 years of specific experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Process Improvement.

• Hands-on experience with SARLAFT and SAGRILAFT frameworks is required.

• Previous experience in Big 4 firms is highly desirable.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and interacting with senior stakeholders.

• Trinorma certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) is required or strongly preferred.

• Bilingual: Spanish and English (advanced level – written and spoken) — mandatory.