Governance Controller (CA )

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Governance Controller with 5+ years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, internal controls, audit, or related functions. The role will be responsible for strengthening the organization's governance framework, monitoring controls, identifying risks and gaps, and ensuring timely remediation of control issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor governance and internal-control frameworks across business functions.
• Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, SOPs, and control standards.
• Perform periodic risk and control assessments and identify control gaps.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and business teams.
• Track audit observations, control deficiencies, incidents, and remediation actions.
• Maintain risk registers, control matrices, issue trackers, and governance dashboards.
• Review business processes and recommend improvements to strengthen controls.
• Prepare periodic governance and risk reports for senior management.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Control Indicators (KCIs).
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective action plans.
• Support governance committees and prepare meeting materials, minutes, and action trackers.
• Investigate recurring control issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and evidence are maintained for key controls.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and effective internal controls.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Internal Controls, Audit, or Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of governance and internal-control principles.
• Experience in risk assessments, control testing, audit management, and remediation tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare management reports and dashboards.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with GRC tools is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliverables independently.