SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job DescriptionAre you an experienced risk, controls, audit, or finance professional looking for an opportunity to influence governance outcomes across a diverse regional business?
We're seeking a Risk Governance & Internal Controls Lead to play a key role in strengthening risk governance, internal controls, and assurance activities across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands. This position will be based in Perth
In this influential role, you'll work across Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, Health & Safety, and other business functions to provide oversight, coordination, and visibility of control effectiveness, audit outcomes, and risk management activities. This position does not own operational risks or controls but acts as a trusted advisor and central coordination point, helping leaders identify gaps, drive improvements, and ensure alignment with global standards.
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of global risk governance and internal control frameworks.
- Maintain oversight of control effectiveness, remediation plans, and emerging risk issues.
- Assist with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and Group Minimum Control Standards.
- Track audit findings, remediation actions, and closure progress.
- Partner with Internal Audit and Group Risk teams to ensure timely and effective follow-up.
- Support Audit Committee reporting through the consolidation of assurance activities, audit outcomes, control performance, and remediation updates.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and strengthen control frameworks across the region.
- Promote awareness and understanding of risk, governance, and internal control responsibilities.
You'll be someone who enjoys working across diverse stakeholder groups, can confidently challenge the status quo, and has a passion for governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
You'll Bring:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- CA or CPA qualification.
- Experience in Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, or Internal Controls.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, ICOFR, and audit processes.
- Experience working in complex or matrix organisations.
- The ability to communicate confidently with senior leaders and governance committees.
- A proactive mindset and commitment to improving ways of working.
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
- CA or CPA qualification
- Experience in Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, or Internal Controls
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, ICOFR, and audit processes
- Experience working in complex or matrix organisations
- Ability to communicate confidently with senior leaders and governance committees
- Proactive mindset and commitment to improving ways of working
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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