Head of Financial Governance

The Company is seeking a Head of Financial Governance to oversee financial controls, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and governance across a complex, multi-entity organization. The role will lead the ICFR framework, oversee control assessments and remediation, and strengthen controls over financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, and management sign-offs. The successful candidate will monitor control performance, report findings and progress to senior leaders and governance committees, and improve finance policies, procedures, and control standards. They will also collaborate with finance, risk, audit, and technology teams, manage external advisers, identify opportunities to simplify and automate controls, and lead a team of governance professionals. Candidates should have 15–18 years of experience in internal controls, ICFR, risk assurance, audit, or financial governance, with strong global experience and a background in asset management, private equity, or sovereign wealth funds. Experience designing, implementing, or assessing ICFR or SOX-style programs is required, along with knowledge of COSO 2013, SOX principles, risk-based assessments, control testing, and remediation. A relevant professional qualification, such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent, is also required.