Internal Control Manager at Phillips Consulting

    To identify and audit all the business operations and  financial disbursements across the organisation and  ensure their compliance with all regulatory standards
    Build a strong compliance environment to ensure zero level of policy, process, procedure and regulatory infractions. Ensure prompt and effective review of departments, projects, site activities and appropriate documentation.
    Build strong firm wide awareness on all policy and procedural issues, financial and otherwise to ensure the completeness, accuracy and validity of all activities and processes.

Internal Control Function   

To plan, organise and supervise the Internal control functions including preparing audit manual, audit plan, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs. This includes building an Internal control team for this purpose

Risk Assessment   

Conduct risk assessment of departments, projects and functional areas in accordance with timelines

Reports Review   

Review audit reports and accounts to ensure professional standards are not compromised and that conclusions and recommendations are adequately supported

Compliance Monitoring   

Monitor and ensure  compliance with the policies and processes as well as regulatory / statutory stipulations and guidelines

Review & Documentation   

Regular review and monitoring of approval procedures and documentations and collate and present Internal Control and other Reports to the Board/Management

Cost & Resource Control   

Implement a firm wide strategy to reduce wastages and costs associated with processes and activities

Policy Development & Review   

Use best Industry practices to constantly develop and standardise the company’s control system and regularly review

Qualifications   

    Undergraduate/post graduate degree in Accounting or related field from a reputable institution
    Must be ACA or ACCA certified
    8 – 10 years of verifiable work experience in an Audit Firm

Knowledge, skills and competencies   

    Good understanding of the construction industry will be an added advantage
    Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of policies and solutions on business operations
    Excellent problem analysis and solving skills
    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Analytical and problem solving skills
    Attention to detail

Experience   

    Experience in developing internal policies and procedures including process evaluation and documentation

Personal Attributes   

    Hardworking, Honest, Disciplined and Time-conscious