Internal Control Officer - External at Andersen

• Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitoring 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 Partnership.
•  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.
• Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control.
• Control and manage the service charge budget. Does reconciliation of all service charge account in collaboration with Property Managers.
• Prepare and provide regular service charge account and report. Resolve all reconciliation issues in collaboration with Property Managers.
• Deputize for the Finance Manager.

Skills and Competency

• Working knowledge of IFRS standard of financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting Software or any other accounting software.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Power BI 

JOB EXPERIENCE

• First degree in Accountancy or Economics with a minimum of second class upper grade
• 5-7 years' experience in a similar position in a real estate firm or delivering similar services via an audit firm.
• ACCA or ACA certification is compulsory.
• Knowledge and experience with real estate accounting and finance is compulsory.