Internal Control Analyst at Anheuser-Busch InBev

Overview

• We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic person that is constantly looking to solve complex problems and improve underlying business processes.
• The candidate should be a change agent, who has the ability to see the big picture and achieve the most efficient outcome for the business.

Key Purpose of the Role

• The Internal Controls Analyst is overall accountable for establishing and maintaining a strong control environment within the Africa Zone.
• This will be achieved by understanding and testing internal controls, providing recommendations on improvements, ensuring that the processes and systems governing internal controls are robust enough for risk identification and mitigation.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities
Agile Ways of Working:

• As a squad team member, the analyst forms part of the agile ways of working and delivering as a collective team.
• Requires ownership of work on the sprint backlog, pushing the boundaries for excellent delivery and focus on root cause problem solving.
• Update, implement and maintain the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) framework with local and global changes to risks, controls, control owners and any other required details;
• Map and document the detailed end to end process walkthrough (including RACI, SLA’s and document retention requirements) within the internal control SOP;
• Document/update internal control SOPs with any changes to the business processes, MICS framework and/or Africa Zone Methodology;
• Draft and complete quality working papers according to the Africa Zone Methodology;
• Identify design adequacy and control effectiveness gaps within the processes that create risk exposure and identify improvement opportunities to mitigate the risk;
• Identify the root cause for each of the control deficiencies identified and quantify the impact of the deficiency on the process and/or the business;
• Define sustainable recommendations for action plans that address the root causes identified.

Requirements and Experience

• Bachelors Degree / Honours (Finance / Audit preferred) or equivalent is a requirement
• More than 3 years business control, internal control or audit experience Professional Qualification, i.e. CA(SA), CIA or equivalent will be beneficial
• Understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance and internal controls, with specific knowledge of the Africa corporate governance environment. Exposure to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector preferred in the areas of manufacturing, distribution and finance would be advantageous.
• Understanding and experience of the nature and management of multi-national business operation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment and creates an environment which motivates the team.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Sarbanes Oxley experience will be beneficial.
• Computer literate with a good understanding of the utilization of Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of control design and audit testing principles.
• Experience in the use and evaluation of data analytics would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the Agile Ways of Working.

Key Contacts:

• Regular interaction with all functions across the business.