Internal Control & Secretarial Specialist

At Rock Processing, we're passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way. It's a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do. We offer a diverse range of opportunities through our businesses and cross-border networks, enabling you to explore your potential and thrive.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 elevate overdue or high-risk items.
• Monitor adherence to Sandvik policies, procedures, safety regulations and applicable legislation.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Governance, Law or a related field. Internal audit, risk, compliance or governance…