Risk Governance & Internal Control Lead

About the role

Join SGS Australia as a Risk Governance & Internal Controls Lead, influencing governance outcomes across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. Based in Perth, you will coordinate risk governance, internal controls and assurance activities across multiple business functions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor implementation of global risk governance and internal control frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of control effectiveness, remediation plans and emerging risk issues.
• Assist with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and Group Minimum Control Standards.
• Track audit findings, remediation actions and closure progress.
• Partner with Internal Audit and Group Risk teams to ensure timely follow‑up.
• Support Audit Committee reporting by consolidating assurance activities, audit outcomes and remediation updates.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and strengthen control frameworks across the region.

Required profile

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience in Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance or Internal Controls.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, ICOFR and audit processes.
• Ability to communicate confidently with senior leaders and governance committees.
• Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and volunteering time.
• Corporate health and wellbeing programmes.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career development nationally and globally.
• Employee benefits platform with retail discounts and cashback.