Process and Control Improvement Specialist at Nigerian Breweries ( NB Plc )

Job Level: Mid-level Management
Specialization: Accounting/Audit/Tax

Job Purpose
The core activities of the P&CI Specialists are to support the P&CI Manager in the following areas:

• Controls Monitoring
• Process & Control Management
• Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). These activities are driving the continuous improvement, monitoring/testing, design and implementation of processes and controls.

Additional areas include:

• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Fraud Management
• Assurance

The P&CI Specialist needs to maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as other business partners.

Minimum Requirements
Must have:

• Working knowledge and understanding in two or more of the following areas: risk management, internal control, process management, fraud management & compliance.
• Experience in the area of internal control, internal / external audit or process management and improvement.
• Experience in assessing process and information flows, performing cost/benefit analyses, tracking results, developing recommendations, and implementing changes that drive business performance.
• Strong quantitative, statistical and computer skills, with emphasis on the ability to perform data analytics, sophisticated analysis with spreadsheet, and/or database applications.

Education:

• University degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper in Economics, Accounting/Finance or Business Administration and possession of Masters Degree is an added advantage. A first degree with 2nd Class Lower degree must have a Masters' Degree.
• Finance, Accounting, Internal/External audit background, Professional certifications including: - ACA/ACCA/CIMA/RA/RE/CPA/CFE or - CIA/RO.
• Internationally recognized certification in Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/ Black Belt)/ PMP / Prince2 would be added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 to 10 years of relevant experience in a reputable audit firm.
• Experience within internal/external audit of multinational companies, including experience of operational audit, risk management.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally(up to 70%)
• Knowledge of internal control.
• Report writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Control Management:

• Perform assigned procedures to ensure business processes and controls are appropriately designed, constructed, implemented and maintained.
• Identify and report process activities that deviate from the global standard or local management approved procedure.
• Identify improvement opportunities in performing assigned tasks, through business or technical knowledge, and escalation to P&CI Manager for immediate action.

Control Monitoring:

• Monitor and test control effectiveness and drive the implementation of remediating actions.
• Develop Key Control Framework, and execute a review of internal controls over financial reporting, as assigned by the P&CI Manager.

Fraud and Risk Management:

• Support the process of Risk Identification, Assessment and Response as well as monitor existing and emerging risks.
• Ensure relevant risk templates and documentation are used and drive the creation of risk responses.

Compliance Management:

• Stay informed about policy changes and assess their impact on existing control frameworks.
• Register, track and log policies & procedures. This includes the review of the self-assessment activities.

Assurance Activities:

• Participate in business process oriented internal control reviews, compliance audits and activities that deliver the P&CI plan to provide the business with comfort in theinternal control environment.
• Prepare draft reports for review. This may include remediation plans etc.

Important Skills:

• Analytical skill
• Expert Report writing & presentation skills
• Adept knowledge of Internal Controls and Governance
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• High collaborative abilities
• Effective Stakeholders Management capabilities

Other Considerations:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Innovation-driven
• Self-motivated
• Ability to speak French will an added advantage

Remuneration:
We offer some of the most competitive remuneration packages in our industry and offer performance related increments/bonuses.

Package includes

• Salary
• Health benefits
• Pension

Other Benefits

• Transport Allowance
• Housing
• Bonus