Head of Internal Audit and Control at Engie Africa

Job Purpose/Mission  

• ENGIE is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and accurate Head of Internal Audit & Controlling with a passion in renewable energy and financial inclusion to join our team. The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will bring a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• This position will be part of the Global Finance team that is mainly based in Berlin, Germany and Kampala, Uganda. 
• The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will assure and coordinate specific audit missions across EEA and a timely and accurate reporting and follow-up of the different controlling activities across EEA.
• The Internal Audit & Controlling department is responsible for EEA’s compliance including internal control activities, business control and general risk management.
• The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will report directly to the Head of Finance & Legal. 

Responsibilities 

• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations 
• Determining internal audit scope and developing annual audit plans aligned with EEA’s Internal Audit Committee approval 
• Oversee the preparation and present reports that reflect audit’s results, process documentation and recommendations 
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement 
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings 
• Maintain open communication with management and the internal audit committee 
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions 
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards 
• Assure coordination and communication with ENGIE’s internal audit & controlling teams 
• Lead the implementation of an internal control process (“INCOME”) aligned with the group guidelines and follow-up of the action plans 
• Lead the annual Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) process aligned with the group guidelines 
• Uphold extremely high ethical standards 
• Manage the Internal Audit & Controlling team 

Experience and skills  

Experience: 

• At least 8 years of experience required in internal audit, controlling or finance 
• Solid and secure accounting skills 
• Experience with risk assessment and internal control systems is a must 
• Experience in an audit firm is a must 
• Experience as Financial Controller is a must 
• Pronounced analytical skills, high attention to detail and independent way of working  
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor 
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports 
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations 
• Sound independent judgement 

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Finance or similar 
• Chartered Financial Analyst or other distinctions desired 

Language(s):  

• English 
• French and/or Portuguese is a plus 

Technology: 

• Have solid experience in MS Office applications  
• Experience with ERP systems