Regional Internal Control Manager

We are looking to recruit an Internal Control Manager with a strong skillset and the experience of working in a multinational company at a senior management level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the group companies’ systems in the region, policies and procedures.
• Use a risk-based approach to develop, document, co-ordinate the implementation and maintain robust internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and regional guidelines.
• Assist with the preparation, review and maintenance of group & regional policies.
• Conduct reviews of the processes to determine what gaps exist in the internal control policies or in the way the Group companies adhere to them.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on internal control procedures to promote awareness and adherence.
• Address internal queries about interpreting policies or how to handle specific situations that arise.
• Optimise efficiency in all aspects of the departmental function’s operations in the region.
• Coordinate with various regional departments and cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate risks associated with business processes and to maintain and update the company & departmental risk registers in the region.
• Management of Audit issues (External & Internal) identified by External audit & Regional Internal Audit and to provide support to resolve outstanding issues in Teammate.
• To assist with the management of the captive insurance program.
• Any other tasks assigned that will assist in achieving the purpose stated above and/or the company mission.
• Regular Meetings with Country IC Managers.
• Highlight/communicate to ALL IC Managers, IC/Fraud Breaches discovered in any Country.
• With IC Managers, develop/agree controls/actions to address each IC/Fraud Breach that is discovered.
• ENSURE that agreed Controls/Actions to address IC/Fraud Breaches are implemented in ALL Countries within the stipulated/agreed time.
• Responsibility for monitoring specific Balance Sheet Items.
• Responsibility for monitoring Stock Losses by Countries and Regions, setting Targets, preparing Reports, and highlighting to Reg FD and respective MD specific areas of concern.

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• ACCA Qualified or an equivalent Accounting/Audit Qualification 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• At least 3-5 years experience in a computerised accounting or auditing environment and at a management capacity.
• A thorough understanding of finance & accounting principles and procedures.
• Proven experience in internal control management, policy development, and audit resolution.
• High level of proficiency in using relevant software tools including Microsoft applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external auditors.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and achieving deadlines.