RISK & INTERNAL CONTROLS OFFICER

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ ILLOVO SUGAR (MALAWI) PLC

POSITION: RISK & INTERNAL CONTROLS OFFICER

Location: Dwangwa

Department: Finance
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Risk & Internal Controls Specialist
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 7 November 2026

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidates will support risk assessments, internal control reviews, corrective action planning and insurance-related activities. The role will help identify business risks, strengthen controls and provide management with accurate information on exposures and outstanding actions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating risk assessments across assigned functions and sites.
• Conducting reviews of financial, operational, commercial, technology and administrative controls.
• Working with control owners to develop practical corrective action plans.
• Coordinating the collection and verification of information required for insurance placement and renewal.
• Preparing risk, internal control, insurance and remediation dashboards.
• Advising business functions on risk assessments, control documentation and evidence requirements.
• Ensuring risk assessments, reviews and reports are objective and evidence-based.
• Complying with company policies and procedures, including SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Risk Management, Business Administration, Insurance or a related field.
• Progress towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CISA, IRM or an equivalent risk, audit or controls qualification is an advantage.
• At least 3 years' experience in internal controls, risk management, auditing, insurance administration, compliance or financial operations.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your application letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

The HR Mill Head
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc
P.O. Box 46
Dwangwa

Email: DwangwaCorporateMail@illovo.co.za

The closing date for applications is 7 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

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