Head of Governance and Control

**About Team Global Express**:
**Why TGE**:
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary above industry standards
- Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
- Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
- Flexible work, including work from home
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**About the Role**:
The Head of Governance and Controls is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial governance and control activities within Team Global Express (TGE). This role plays a crucial part in ensuring compliance with regulations, managing risks, and maintaining effective internal controls. The Head of Governance and Control works closely with the Chief Risk Officer, Chief Financial Officer and TGE’s executive management to develop and implement strategies that enhance the organisation's governance and control functions.

Additionally, this role is responsible for setting up and leading the Internal Audit function, ensuring the independence and effectiveness of the internal audit process.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Establish and oversee a robust Internal Audit function, evaluating internal controls, processes, and compliance.
- Develop and implement Internal Audit policies, procedures, and methodologies to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead audits, investigations, and risk assessments to safeguard assets and enhance operational efficiency.
- Stay updated with regulatory changes and emerging best practices in governance, controls, and internal audit.
- Design and execute assurance programs to strengthen financial controls organization-wide.
- Develop and maintain a Financial Control Framework, addressing key control gaps and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
- Coordinate with departments to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across TGE.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor control improvements.
- Play a pivotal role in developing and executing the organization's financial control strategy, aligning with business objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance to senior management, influencing decision-making processes on financial controls, risk management, and governance.
- Implement programs to safeguard company assets and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Lead initiatives to optimize processes, enhance risk management, and ensure operational excellence.
- Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating audit results and control improvements.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management and the board, highlighting governance and control performance and recommending corrective actions.
- Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of audit and control professionals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Drive a culture of risk awareness, ethics, and compliance throughout TGE through training programs.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Strong leadership and management abilities, driving results and change initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
- Ability to negotiate, manage conflicts, and maintain positive relationships.
- Proficient in developing and implementing business strategies in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address control gaps and compliance risks.
- In-depth knowledge of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Proficiency in auditing techniques, methodologies, and best practices.
- Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field; master's degree or professional certifications preferred.
- Proven experience leading large governance and control functions.
- Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and internal control principles.
- Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards such as SOX Act, GDPR, and ISO 27001

**An inclusive workplace, works for everyone**:
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

**Our recruitment process