Main Purpose:
- Identifying process risks through continuous monitoring consisting of review of business processes and monitoring financial and operational environment and relevant mitigating controls necessary for effective and efficient operations
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management process and perform testing of controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
- Participate in the process of defining policies and procedures for the organisation in co-ordination with all the relevant business owners to ensure an adequate control framework is embedded across all processes.
- Oversee control changes, process redesigns and new procedures implementation
- Focused desk reviews as per the risk plan or per management request
- Support the business re-engineering and system development projects initiated by the management
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
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CA (1st/ 2nd attempt)
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2-5 years in internal audit / external audit or in a controlling function in the Oil or Metals industry or a leading consultancy firm or in the Commodity Trading sector in a similar role
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Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English
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Should have strong analytical and influencing skills and be a conceptual thinker and focus on developing a strong understanding of the industry, sector and business environment
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Ability to act successfully in an international business and multicultural context
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Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with varying levels in the organization.
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Independent, flexible and proactive team player who can also take the lead in assignments
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Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a pressured environment.
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Committed to self-development
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Excellent time management and organizational skills
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Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture • Willingness to travel as per project’s requirements.
Desirable
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Oil/Metals/Commodity Trading/Financial Markets business experience
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ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications would be considered as an asset.
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Knowledge of accounting guidance (Dutch GAAP and IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivative
Key Responsibilities
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Perform reviews in line with the risks associated with the processes or as mandated by the management
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Continuously evaluate existing controls, policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement
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Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of overall control environment
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Discuss findings with key stakeholders and report issues timely to the management
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Ensure that the controls framework is up to date and periodically updated In line with developments in the business environment
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Identify / assist / support management in implementing operational efficiency improvements as well as in system development initiatives.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relationships
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Deals Desk
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Operations
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Trade Finance
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Treasury
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Settlements
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Commerical