Internal Control Head

The position of Internal Control Head is opened in an international company.

Job description:

• Ensure implementation and maintenance of internal control framework through consistent activities aimed at:
• reliability and exhaustiveness of the financial information,
• security of assets,
• compliance with Global and Local policies and procedures,
• effectiveness and efficiency of business operations,
• compliance with SOX act requirements,
• proactive involvement in key projects to provide expert advice on risks and controls,
• promotion of organizational awareness on internal control framework and its requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

MAINTAIN THE INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT

• Policies and procedures
• Delegations
• Segregation of Duties and Access to Systems
• Internal control awareness and trainings
• Control framework
• Control Self-Assessment & Control Self-Testing

RISK ASSESSMENT

Establish, formalize and lead implementation of a local risk assessment methodology from initial risk assessment to action plan follow-up in line with global Risk Management standards. Communicate major risks to GM, CFO, key process owners

MONITORING AND RELATIONSHIP WITH AUDITORS

Act as a contact for the Internal Audit before, during and after internal audit reviews. Validate any external audit deficiencies and recommendations.

SOX (SARBANES-OXLEY ACT)

Ensure SOX process is implemented and executed according to the Corporate ICFR methodology. Ensure SOX results reported are complete and aligned with all diverse monitoring activities results – controls self-assessment, self-testing, internal and external audits. Regularly keep CFO updated on the financial reporting risks, control gaps. Ensure action plans are implemented timely and adequately by process owners.

PROJECTS AND BUSINESS-PARTNERING

Proactively assess new projects, initiatives and propose recommendations to ensure adequate and efficient controls are embed in business processes.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Set priorities, supervise and monitor achievement of objectives of team members. Develop the team members via internal and external trainings, seminars, cross-functional opportunities and projects.

Education:

• University degree with business or accounting emphasis,
• Any of the internationally recognized accounting or auditing professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, CISA, CCSA, CFE) is a plus

Work experience:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in external and/or internal audit,
• Work experience to define, implement, assess an internal control framework, enterprise risk management,
• Conduction of risk-based internal/external audits,
• Team management experience

Skills:

• Business partnership and ability to collaborate constructively with diverse functions
• Рroject management
• Practical approach to risks assessment and evaluation
• Analysis, design and restructuring of organization’s processes
• Excellent communication, verbal & written skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and material with appropriate discretion