Head, Internal Control Manager at Willers Solutions

Our client, a reputable firm in the AGRICULTURAL SECTOR is looking to fill the role of  INTERNAL CONTROL MANAGER 

BRIEF
The Head, Internal Control Manager will be reporting directly to CEO and responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitoring of the group internal control framework, including group policies and key risks in order to ensure that the group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations. 
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency 
• Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the group 
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and audit committee 
• Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action. 
• Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures.
• Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.

REQUIREMENT

• BSc degree in Accounting or related course.
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience as an Internal Control Manager in an FMCG sector. 
• Relevant professional certification is a plus 
• Experience and interest for how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency 
• Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks 
• Experience in structuring a business from scratch is a plus. 
• Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including sound presentational skills 
• Flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities.
• PROVISION FOR ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE