F&A Services - Internal Control - Manager

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Qualifications & Skills

• CA Qualified ; 7–10+ years of experience in internal controls and audits.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient in risk frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM) and financial systems.

Internal Control Framework

• Design and implement internal controls aligned with SOX, IFRS, and company risk appetite.
• Lead documentation, assessment, and monitoring of controls across financial and operational processes.
• Drive policy development to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Coordinate internal control reviews and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with auditors and manage audit processes.

2. Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Monitor control effectiveness and report findings with root cause analysis.
• Recommend improvements and track remediation of control deficiencies.

3. Financial Reporting & Auditing

• Oversee audit readiness and compliance with 118+ audit checkpoints.
• Support remediation efforts and stakeholder coordination across global teams.
• Engage with internal/external auditors to resolve audit findings.

4. Systems & Automation

• Ensure effective controls within ERP and financial systems.
• Conduct regular system control assessments and address gaps.

5. Team Leadership

• Lead financial process improvements and mentor team members.
• Deliver training on internal control frameworks and methodologies.

6. Communication & Reporting

• Report on internal control status, risks, and audit outcomes to senior management.
• Provide timely insights to support strategic decisions.

7. Continuous Learning

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.
• Maintain certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA) and attend industry training.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !