Job Descriptions
The job holder will be responsible to lead and deliver the control programme across the Division and specific accountabilities are as follow:
- Support the Operating Companies throughout the internal audit cycle from preparation, scoping, review draft findings, generation of action plans and management responses and participation in audit closing meetings
- Supporting the Operating Companies in addressing internal audit points to achieve effective closure within the agreed due dates
- Be a key part of a project to ensure that the appropriate controls are built into the ERP system and identify opportunities for automation both within the project and the future evolution of the solution
- Perform reviews of the Operating Companies to improve specific areas of governance such as Segregation of Duties, Delegation of Authorities Matrix, etc
- Develop and implement a structured governance way of working such as monthly routines, peer reviews etc
- Create, harmonise internal controls policies, and best practices (policies, materials, toolkit, guidance) across division in conjunction with group policies.
- Adherence to trade compliance particularly on anti-money laundering and sanction compliance regulation through review of operation and customer on-boarding process and documentation
- Support ad hoc tasks or micro projects such as fraud investigations (if any) and operating company process recovery improvements
- Function as the 'flag bearer' of governance within division, being the central person for supporting the Operating Companies on any governance needs and initiatives
- Coaching and improving the knowledge and skills of the operating company management, both finance and non-finance leaders in the area of internal controls and governance
- Act as Financial Analyst to support Australia, New Zealand, India and Japan in their quarterly forecast, annual budget planning and working capital management
Job Requirements
Experience / competencies required:
- At least 8 years of experience in external and internal audit
- Diverse and expansive exposure to different organisations (ideally through consultancy) to have a good view of best practices as well as pitfalls in internal controls and governance practices
- Internal audit background in industry to understand the challenges of implementing internal controls policies and procedures in practice
- Strong technical knowledge in governance, ie Segregation of Duties, Delegation of Authorities, Fraud Triangle, etc with a good resource of toolkits and guidance materials
- Business partnering with operational management in a matrix structure
- Experience in the development, deployment and implementation of Internal Controls and Governance policies and procedures
- Experience in reviewing and implementing internal controls capabilities in ERP systems
- Experience in using automation perhaps with the use of external software in internal controls
- Good project management skills
- International exposure and culturally open/sensitive with willingness to travel
- Experience of working with and negotiating with internal audit as advocates for the Operating Companies
Personal attributes:
- Self-reliant / Self-starter - able to establish direction, work independently with the Operating Companies with minimal guidance
- Intellectual horsepower - bright and learns quickly
- Influencing and persuasion skills - doesn't create unnecessary waves, able to work effectively with Internal Audit
- Operational - Enjoys rolling up sleeves and making things happen
- Communication and engagement - works through relationships
- Business Acumen - knows how organisations work
- Good emotional intelligence
- Structured - clear guidance and documentation
- Pragmatic - Able to recommend practical solutions to Operating Companies that are effective, balancing risk mitigation versus theory
- Good change management skills
- Coaching - demonstrated ability to advance colleague performance through coaching
Qualification:
- Degree level educated
- ACCA/ACA/CPA
