Bosta

Egyptian next-day logistics and courier services

Internal Controls & Compliance Lead

Internal Audit & ControlsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, or risk and compliance, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
Experience in a Big Four firm or equivalent, ideally in risk advisory or audit.
Direct involvement in at least one major control transformation project.
Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards, COSO principles, and control testing methodologies.
Experience in logistics, e-commerce, or high-growth technology companies is preferred.
Multi-country experience is a plus.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, and data analytics tools for continuous monitoring, is preferred.
Ability to turn undocumented processes into clear flowcharts with controls, owners, and exception-handling procedures.
Ability to promote compliance while maintaining constructive relationships with Operations and HR.
Ability to work effectively with ambiguity.
Ability to prepare board-ready risk reports and explain control requirements to hub managers.
Proactive ownership in identifying, remediating, and documenting control issues.

Responsibilities

Design and implement an enterprise-wide internal control framework aligned with COSO principles and tailored to Bosta’s operating model across Egypt and future markets.
Map critical business processes end-to-end, identify control gaps, and build a prioritized remediation roadmap with clear owners and timelines.
Develop and maintain the Risk-Control Matrix covering financial reporting, operations, and compliance risks.
Prepare management representation letters, process narratives, and flowcharts for auditor review.
Support the Audit Committee, once established, with reporting, risk assessments, and control testing results.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual audits and due diligence.
Coordinate internal audit activities, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking.
Monitor regulatory compliance requirements across operating jurisdictions and ensure Finance processes meet local and international standards, including IFRS, tax, labor law, and social insurance.
Own the external vendors compliance framework for outsourced labor providers, ensuring payment accuracy verification and contract adherence.
Design preventive controls to detect policy violations before they reach Finance.
Identify manual processes that create control risk and champion automation or system-based controls.
Work with IT and Operations to embed controls into existing systems, including ERP, HRIS, and payment platforms, rather than relying solely on detective controls.
Establish KPIs for control effectiveness and report quarterly to the Head of FP&A and CFO.

Desired Qualifications

CIA certification is strongly preferred.

About Bosta:

Launched in 2017, Bosta is an overnight delivery provider for E-commerce companies in Egypt. Leveraging technology to empower businesses is what we do best. Our goal is to disrupt the logistics industry by bringing technology and experience all together to provide a one-stop-shop for delivery solutions.

We rely on advanced technology to deliver orders to our customers in a fast way. Businesses can track and connect with couriers and follow up on their orders - all in one system.

Job Code: I2026FPA-063

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an enterprise-wide internal control framework aligned with COSO principles and tailored to Bosta's operating model across Egypt, and future markets.
• Map all critical business processes end-to-end, identify control gaps, and build a prioritized remediation roadmap with clear owners and timelines.
• Develop and maintain the Risk-Control Matrix (RCM) covering financial reporting, operations, and compliance risks.
• Prepare management representation letters, process narratives, and flowcharts for auditor review.
• Support the Audit Committee (once established) with reporting, risk assessments, and control testing results.

• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual audits and due diligence.
• Coordinate internal audit activities — planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Monitor regulatory compliance requirements across operating jurisdictions and ensure Finance processes meet local and international standards (IFRS, tax, labor law, social insurance).

• Own the external vendors compliance framework for outsourced labor providers — ensuring payments accuracy verification, contract adherence.
• Design preventive controls to detect policy violations before they reach Finance.

• Identify manual processes that create control risk and champion automation or system-based controls.
• Work with IT and Operations to embed controls into existing systems (ERP, HRIS, payment platforms) rather than relying solely on detective controls.
• Establish KPIs for control effectiveness and report quarterly to the Head of FP&A and CFO.

Job Qualifications:

Must-Have Qualifications
• 7–10 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, or risk & compliance, with at least 3 years in a senior/lead role.
• Experience in a Big 4 firm or equivalent (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), ideally in their risk advisory or audit practice.
• Direct involvement in at least one major control transformation project.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, COSO, and control testing methodologies.
• Professional certification: CIA strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
• Industry experience in logistics, e-commerce, or high-growth technology companies.
• Multi-country experience is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and data analytics tools for continuous monitoring.

Behavioral Competencies
• Structured thinker: Can take a chaotic, undocumented process and turn it into a clear flowchart with controls, owners, and exception-handling procedures.
• Diplomatically relentless: Pushes for compliance without creating adversarial relationships with Operations and HR. Understands that controls must work with the business, not against it.
• Comfortable with ambiguity: need to be energized, not paralyzed, by embracing ambiguity.
• Communication range: Can write a board-ready risk report and also explain to a hub manager why a new approval step matters.
• Ownership mentality: Doesn't wait for the auditor to find the problem. Finds it first, fixes it, and
documents the fix.

Thank you for considering Bosta as your next career step. We value every application we receive, and our selection process is designed to ensure the best fit for both our team and our candidates. We appreciate your patience throughout the process

About the Company

Bosta

Egyptian next-day logistics and courier services

Bosta provides next-day courier and logistics services in Egypt for businesses, handling pickup, transit, and last-mile delivery. Its platform offers real-time tracking and optional cash collection to streamline operations. It differentiates itself by pairing fast, nationwide delivery with tracking insights and cash handling for a wide range of clients, from e-commerce to traditional businesses, at competitive prices. The goal is to improve Egypt’s logistics experience by delivering reliable, fast, and affordable delivery solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $8.8M
Headquarters: Cairo, Egypt
Founded: 2016

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