Manager, Control Assurance at Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group

Job Summary

• Carryout specific assignments as a team member including process reviews, discuss issues identified during process reviews with the process owners and support in finalization of audit reports. Prepare proper work papers as back up of work done and comply with professional standards on Internal Audit & Risk management.

Job Details

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review compliance with Company policies and procedures in Financial, Operational & Compliance areas as per the Audit Plan
• Able to keep track of on-going quarterly submissions on remediation for the Group
• Support in keeping track of execution of audit plan on a quarterly basis 
• Experience of risk-based process reviews – P2P, O2C, Treasury, Inventory Management, Fixed Assets, Project Management, etc.
• Review audit reports prepared by juniors ensuring for quality and sustainability
• Conduct audits as per the direction of Head of Internal Audit and support in finalization of audit report. This involves identification of issues, discussion with process owners, escalation wherever necessary, root cause of deficiencies and highlighting unmitigated open risks and suggesting recommendations after partnering with process owners
• Report on probable avenues for revenue leakage/loss from audits conducted.
• Assess the reliability and integrity of financial and other operating controls.
• Supporting Head of Internal Audit in audit planning and reporting
• Reviewing adherence to the audit plan in a timely manner. Ensuring prompt follow-up and sustainable closure of audit issues
• Supporting in Fraud Investigation as per the direction of Head of Internal Audit
• As directed by the HOD, assessment of accountability for the Company’s assets to safeguard against loss.
• As assigned review accuracy and integrity of and security over data and information
• As assigned, assess the reliability and integrity of financial and other operating controls.
• Recommend improvements in internal controls, arising from the specific reviews above.
• Ensure proper conduct of assigned audits within approved scope and any other, as may be further delegated.
• Managing team of subordinates.
• Recommend in-process internal checks (procedure & system based) where relevant.
• Recommend improvements in internal controls, arising from the specific reviews above.

Requirements

Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Requirements

• BSC/HND in Accounting/ Finance/ Social Science/ Engineering
• A Chartered Accountant – ACA/ACCA
• 12 + relevant experience as Manager in Accounts / Audit working with Senior Management
• Experience of working across departments having a business partnering approach
• Experience in working in a supervisor’s role.
• Non-Agri & Agri industry experience is a plus
• Cross-Functional experience is an added advantage.
• Team spirits
• Interpersonal skills & man management
• Problem solving
• Effective Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)
• Analytical mind set.
• Business Understanding
• Microsoft Package (MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; Power BI)
• ERP Experience (SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics)