Internal Control & Secretarial Specialist at Sandvik

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional with strong experience in internal controls, governance, risk management, compliance and company secretarial administration. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial and operational processes, with the ability to assess controls, identify risks and drive corrective actions to completion.
• You should be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, coordinating audit and governance requirements, preparing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate statutory records. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, together with high levels of integrity, confidentiality and accountability, are essential for success in this role.

Purpose of the role:

• The Internal Control and Company Secretarial Specialist is responsible for supporting and strengthening the internal control, governance, risk management, compliance and company secretarial environment for Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in South Africa. The role ensures that local controls are aligned with the Global Internal Control Framework, that deficiencies and audit findings are monitored and closed, and that statutory and governance obligations are managed in line with Sandvik policies, local legislation and good corporate governance practices.

The job responsibilities:
Internal Controls 

• Align the Global Control Matrix with local operations, laws, regulations and business processes.
• Perform and document periodic internal control testing in line with the Global Internal Control Framework.
• Identify control deficiencies, propose practical corrective actions and monitor implementation to closure.
• Maintain internal control documentation and evidence in line with Group requirements.

Process Reviews and Testing

• Perform walkthroughs over key financial processes, including financial reporting, fixed assets, intercompany, inventory, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, payroll, tax, treasury and IT-related financial controls.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of local internal controls and recommend improvements to reduce risk.
• Perform data analytics procedures on selected transactions, including purchases, Credit card transactions, expense reports and other risk-based areas.

Audit and Action Plan Management

• Coordinate, monitor and report on the close-out of management action plans arising from internal and external audit findings.
• Support WOKIVA or other control reporting platforms to ensure accurate reporting of internal control status and audit actions.
• Act as a liaison between management and auditors on control-related matters.

Company Secretarial and Governance

• Maintain statutory company records, governance documentation, resolutions, registers and related filing requirements.
• Support board, shareholder and management governance processes by preparing documentation, tracking decisions and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Prepare board packs, including the coordination, collation and quality review of inputs, supporting documentation and governance matters for board and committee meetings.
• Coordinate with external company secretarial advisors and statutory bodies to ensure compliance with local corporate governance requirements.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Support the quarterly Business Continuity and Enterprise Risk Management processes in line with Group requirements.
• Maintain and update risk registers, monitor mitigating action plans and escalate overdue or high-risk items.
• Monitor adherence to Sandvik policies, procedures, safety regulations and applicable legislation.

Process Implementation and Improvement

• Support the rollout of new controls and process improvements by reviewing process documentation and providing guidance to finance and business stakeholders.
• Drive practical improvements that strengthen compliance, improve reporting quality and reduce operational risk.

Profile Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Governance, Law or a related field.
• Internal audit, risk, compliance or governance certification will be advantageous.
• Company secretarial qualification or relevant statutory governance training will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in internal controls, internal audit, external audit, governance, risk management, compliance or a related finance control environment.
• Experience in a Big 4 audit firm, multinational organisation, mining, manufacturing or industrial environment will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of risk and control standards, enterprise risk management, business process best practice and financial reporting principles.
• Practical exposure to statutory governance, company secretarial administration, board documentation, resolutions, registers and compliance follow-up will be advantageous.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and report-writing skills.

Other Requirements: 

• Driver’s License.
• Internal audit, risk, compliance or company secretarial certification advantageous
• SAICA registration would be advantageous
• Physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment where required.
• National, regional or international travel may be required from time to time.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, confidential and highly demanding environment

Deadline:17th October,2026