Description

Summary

The resource will be responsible for assisting the Finance organisation as well as the Group in designing and implementing processes, controls and procedures to meet legal requirements, monitor compliance and safeguard Group assets.

Ensure that in each entity key internal controls are implemented, documented, assessed, and monitored in front of material risks with clear management accountabilities and a second line function in charge.

Conducts regular internal audits and reviews to assess the compliance of entities and departments.

The Group Internal Control & Audit Manager will report to the Group Chief Finance Officer and will have the overall responsibility for the Group Internal Audit and Control function, which has a global remit to provide independent assurance that Caldery’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are well designed and operating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to embedding of the Group internal control framework to ensure that key internal controls are defined, implemented, documented, assessed and monitored in front of material risks and report of progress to local and group management on an annual basis.
• Plan, perform and communicate risk-based audit reviews of financial, operational, commercial and reputational compliance.
• Provide cost-effective recommendations to mitigate the risks and control weaknesses identified during the review process.
• Provide Group and local managers with the relevant assistance in embedding the Group Internal Control and Follow up on action plans.
• Review of all controls across entities including Self assessment process, correlate all information and report effectiveness of control framework, including any remediation action.
• Contribute to the regular update of the group procedures to reflect changes of regulatory environment and of business changes
• Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance with procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation. Assesses the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organisation assets
• Managing and maintaining the Groups Strategic Risk Register in conjunction with the Group Excom, highlighting key risks and mitigating controls, as well as tracking the progress of Managements implementation of action plans to address key risks within the Corporate Risk register.
• Prepare and present clear and concise findings to the Group CFO, Group Excom, and the Audit Committee, including identification of practical recommendations and solutions.
• Coordinates the anti corruption/anti-Bribery compliance tasks in accordance with legal requirements
• Representative on Whistle blowing policies and procedures and take part in internal investigation processes where necessary, along with completing Root Cause analysis on any issues that arise.
• Draft Accounting & Reporting standard procedures and contribute to process improvement initiatives working closely with the Business Improvement Manager to manage and recommend “Best Practices”
• Apply and implement market standard best practices for managing internal controls over financial reporting and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, and assessment and review procedures
• Actively engage with the organisation to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings
• Work with external auditors to manage the Audit programme alongside reporting quarterly to the Audit Committee
• Conducts regular internal audits and reviews to assess the compliance of entities and departments, ensure that risks are covered and audit findings are exhaustive
• Validate the audit findings and recommendations raised and accompany the auditee to develop an action plan
• Engaging with key projects across the organisation to ensure risks are considered and appropriately mitigated and keeping up to date with significant risk areas and undertaking ad-hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting related field
• 10 years of related experience in Finance department, good understanding of IFRS with Minimum 3 years of experience in a Big Four accounting firm (ideally in audit branch)
• Prior experience in internal control / internal audit, ideally candidate will be CIA certified
• Good knowledge of financial processes
• Demonstrate excellence in business analytics and tools, passion for details
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommended action and to be presented at senior level
• The ideal candidate needs to be well organised to prioritise workload. The candidate will need to feel comfortable working independently and happy to take initiative and make decisions
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Support and embed Calderys corporate values
• Resilience: ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to think objectively, have strong ethical standards, high levels of integrity to adhere to regulations and compliance are necessary
• Fluent in English
• High reliability, quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Good understanding of Financial processes and internal controls
• Ability to manage projects of cross-department and cross-countries teams
• Ability to interact with senior management and multiple stakeholders
• Appetence to work within an international and intercultural environment
• Proficient writing and delivery of presentations, documentations