Process & Control Improvement Specialist

About the role

The Process & Control Improvement Specialist will partner with management and stakeholders to strengthen internal controls, enhance business processes, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across Namibia Breweries Limited. This role focuses on operational efficiency, compliance with internal policies, and supporting risk management and assurance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and test the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring timely remediation of gaps.
• Design, implement, and maintain business processes and controls aligned with global standards.
• Identify and escalate deviations from standard processes and minimum control requirements.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of innovation, benchmarking, and capability building through training.
• Support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities across the organisation.
• Strengthen fraud prevention practices and assist with investigations when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including planning, execution, and closure of findings.
• Track and report on performance metrics related to controls, risks, and process improvements.

Required profile

• Recognised Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal control, audit, risk management or process improvement, preferably in a complex or regulated environment.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), PMP or Prince2 are an advantage.
• Proven ability to analyse processes, identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and risk frameworks.
• Driving licence.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability.
• Six Sigma methodology (Green/Black Belt).
• Project management knowledge (PMP or Prince2).

What we offer

• Equal opportunity employment with a focus on inclusion and diversity.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values continuous improvement.