About Digital Zone
Digital Zone is a fast-growing digital marketplace offering gaming vouchers, gift cards, top-ups, and digital prepaid content. As part of the Qi Group ecosystem, Digital Zone connects millions of users with the most in-demand digital products in Iraq and is expanding across the MENA region.
Job Purpose:
As Risk Management and Internal Controls Manager, you will lead the design and execution of the company’s internal control framework, manage financial risk registers, and ensure the business operates in full compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Risk Identification and Assessment
- Develop and maintain a dynamic financial risk register
- Engage cross-functional teams to assess risks in operational and financial processes
- Prioritize risks based on likelihood and potential business impact
2. Internal Control Framework Implementation - Document and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), approval hierarchies, and segregation of duties
- Ensure controls are embedded in all key finance cycles (AP, AR, Treasury, etc.)
- Review control designs periodically to address evolving risks
3. Monitoring and Testing of Controls - Execute regular walkthroughs and sample testing to evaluate control effectiveness
- Document findings and track remediation of control gaps
- Report significant deficiencies or control violations to senior management
4. Compliance and Policy Oversight - Ensure all finance operations adhere to documented policies and regulatory requirements
- Deliver training sessions to increase staff awareness of risk and control responsibilities
- Perform internal spot-checks and compliance assessments
5. Audit and Incident Support - Coordinate with internal and external auditors during reviews
- Compile and provide requested audit documentation
- Monitor and report on resolution of audit findings and financial incidents
Required Qualifications & Skills - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 6–8 years of progressive experience in internal controls, risk management, or audit
- Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX)
- Proficiency in ERP systems and control configuration (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Odoo)
- Excellent analytical and documentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate across departments
- Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive and ethical approach