Manager Risk and Compliance

WE ARE HIRING: Manager – Risk & Compliance

Location: Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Food & Beverage / Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Manager – Risk & Compliance to lead risk management, compliance monitoring, internal control reviews, audit coordination, and ESG reporting initiatives across the organization.

This role is responsible for strengthening financial controls, driving compliance excellence, mitigating business risks, supporting audit activities, and ensuring effective governance frameworks are maintained across a large multi-site operation.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead Finance Excellence Reviews (FER) to strengthen financial controls, compliance standards, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify risk exposures and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive initiatives that enhance risk awareness and compliance culture across the organization.

Audit Management

• Coordinate internal audit activities and ensure timely completion of audit assignments.
• Oversee submission of monthly functional and payment audit reports.
• Facilitate and accompany outlet audit visits across locations.
• Monitor audit observations and ensure timely closure of identified issues.
• Track corrective action plans and provide progress updates to management.

Investigations & Internal Controls

• Investigate financial integrity concerns, irregularities, and compliance violations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations relating to audit findings and risk concerns.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance procedures to minimize business risks.
• Ensure appropriate escalation and resolution of identified control weaknesses.

ESG & Governance Reporting

• Lead and coordinate the organization's ESG reporting framework.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely ESG reporting.
• Monitor compliance with sustainability and governance initiatives.
• Support the development of policies and reporting requirements related to ESG performance.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Work closely with regional and group-level Risk & Control teams.
• Prepare and submit reports, updates, and compliance-related information to internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure compliance requirements are effectively implemented.
• Build strong relationships across departments to support risk management initiatives.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct training sessions and awareness programmes relating to:

  • Internal Controls
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Financial Governance

• Support restaurant managers, shift managers, and operational teams in strengthening compliance awareness and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Part qualification or full qualification in CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional body will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
• Strong exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, audit processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong understanding of governance structures and control environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a strong focus on accountability and results.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in internal audit, risk, compliance, or financial controls.
• Experience supporting multi-site operational environments will be an advantage.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders and driving change.
• Passionate about governance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.

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