Role

As Internal Controls Manager, you help protect the company by making sure key processes and controls work as they should. Your work reduces risk, strengthens operations, and supports smart, secure growth across our global business. You will support the Group Internal Control & Audit Director in this newly created role.

Responsibilities

1. Support Control Reviews in Core Finance Processes

Assist in reviewing control documentation and evidence, especially within Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), Record-to-Report (R2R), and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
Help identify gaps or weaknesses and track progress on action plans.
Prepare summary updates to share findings with senior finance leaders.

2. Help Improve and Expand the Internal Controls Framework

Work with Finance and other teams to identify where new controls might be needed across other Finance functions (e.g. Tax, Treasury etc.)
Support the rollout of improvements by helping document processes and communicate changes.
Keep records and templates organized to support future audits and reviews.

3. Promote a Culture of Good Controls

Help raise awareness across the Finance team about the importance of strong controls.
Assist with training and communications to explain what good controls look like.
Be a visible and positive point of contact for internal controls questions.

4. Contribute to Audit Activities

Support the preparation and follow-up of the Group’s internal audit plan.
Help coordinate audit logistics, such as gathering documentation or scheduling meetings.
Track audit findings and assist in monitoring resolution progress.

5. Get Involved in Broader Risk & Compliance Topics

Learn about IT controls and help coordinate related information when needed.
Support case documentation for whistleblowing or other compliance issues.
Assist with risk reporting and project tasks related to internal governance.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field. CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification is a plus. University qualified + preferably post qualified ACA/CA/ACCA (1 year minimum)
Experience: 4-5 years in internal controls, audit, finance, or related functions (in industry or consulting).
Knowledge: Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), finance processes, and risk principles. Knowledge of IT general controls is an asset.
Skills: Analytical mindset, excellent communication, project management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
Languages: Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., French, Hindi, Mandarin) are advantageous.
Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%.

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com