Country Internal Control Manager

• Permanent full-time position offering competitive salary & Bonus
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH
• #1 Dairy Global company with a portfolio of awesome market leading brands

We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products — milk, cheese, yoghurt and beverages.

Iconic Australian brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy & Vaalia provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know-how define who we are. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join Lactalis Australia in the role of Country Internal Controls Manager, supporting the delivery of strong governance, risk management and compliance frameworks across the business.

Reporting into the CFO and working closely with global and cross-functional stakeholders, this role plays a critical part in strengthening internal controls, improving processes and ensuring alignment with Group requirements.

About the Role

As Country Internal Controls Manager, you will lead the design, implementation and ongoing monitoring of internal control frameworks across the Australian business. This role will partner closely with Finance, IT, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key elements of the role include:

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the internal control framework in line with Group standards
• Coordinate internal control campaigns, including risk assessments, testing and remediation plans
• Identify control gaps and drive process improvements to strengthen governance and mitigate risk
• Support external and internal audit processes, including preparation, coordination and follow-up actions
• Provide guidance and training to key stakeholders on internal control requirements and best practice
• Monitor compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with global internal control teams to align local practices with Group expectations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes and controls
• Support key projects by embedding appropriate risk and control considerations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong experience in internal controls, audit or risk within a complex organisation, alongside a deep understanding of governance frameworks.

You will also demonstrate:

• Experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk management or finance (Big 4 or corporate environment highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g. SOX or similar)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
• A continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline are required, with CA/CPA (or equivalent) highly regarded.

Interested?

Apply now.