Internal Controls Specialist

Organization: Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC (KGM), a subsidiary of Allied Gold Corp

Location: Addis Ababa (Head Office) with periodic travel to the Kurmuk project site

Career Level: Mid-Level (3–5 years)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Site-Based / Hybrid Travel

Deadline: June 18, 2026 (Within 7 consecutive days of this announcement)

Job Summary

The Internal Controls Specialist supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of governance, risk frameworks, internal controls, and business processes across the Kurmuk Gold Project. This role acts as a custodian of operational discipline, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and the organizational Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrix while standardizing operational documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Controls & Corporate Governance

• Collaborate with department heads and process owners to establish, embed, and review operational and financial controls.

• Monitor systemic alignment with company policies, identifying regulatory or operational control gaps.

• Track progress on agreed-upon corrective action plans and report resolution velocity to executive management.

• Coordinate responses, compile supporting documentation, and manage remediation logs for reviews handled by Internal Audit, External Auditors, and regulatory assurance bodies.

Process Standardization (SOPs) & Delegation of Authority

• Develop, audit, and maintain the master controlled repository of approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Act as the primary custodian of the Kurmuk Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework, auditing transactions to ensure compliance with financial approval thresholds.

• Review transactional commits, procurement files, and contract administrations to verify compliance before final commitment.

Commercial & Operational Support

• Conduct localized governance spot-checks across high-risk modules including procurement pipelines, inventory storage, capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, and asset administration.

• Assist in investigations regarding policy breaches, structural governance failures, and operational weaknesses.

• Drive business improvement and optimization programs to foster a workplace culture centered around accountability and transparency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Audit, or a related field.

• Professional Certification: Holding a certified credential such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA is highly advantageous.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in internal controls, corporate governance, compliance, process optimization, or internal audit.

• Industry Context: Backgrounds within mining, heavy construction, industrial manufacturing, or multinational corporate environments are highly preferred.

• Technical Skillset: Strong proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP), process-mapping tools, and the advanced MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Perks + Benefits

• Housing Support & Provided Meals (During site travel)

• Medical Allowance

• Transport Allowance

• Professional Training Opportunities

How to Apply

Interested candidates who match the eligibility profile should email their application packages within 7 consecutive days of this publication.

• Email Address: kurmuk.hr@alliedgold.com

• Subject Line: Must be explicitly titled “Internal Controls Specialist”

• Package Inclusions: Attach your updated CV, a tailored application letter, and copies of essential professional credentials.

Diversity Notice: Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC operates an equal opportunity recruitment pipeline. Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.