Internal Controls Manager

Key Responsibility

With the support of the CFO (his/her manager) implement the Group Internal Control framework strengthen the internal control culture within the entity / reinforce the processes’ effectiveness and prevent Entity risks to contribute to sustainable development of the business :

• Define the Entity's Internal Control roadmap and priorities in agreement with CFO/Country Manager, make sure this roadmap is indeed followed in coordination with regional HQ
• Support the prevention corruption program within the Entity which is currently governed by Legal function
• Follow up on the Internal control Action plans (internal/external audits and self assessment) and make sure all audit action plans are duly implemented and sustained via regular post controls in place and duly formalized & archived, regularly update Zone on the progress.
• Lead the SMART self-assessment campaign and challenge the self-declared answers, document properly any deficient answers with concrete action plans
• Support internal and external audit assignments and manage the Statutory Auditors' review of internal control
• Ensure Internal Control by design in all projects of the entity : SoD free mindset
• Prepare Monthly presentations of IC priorities/ progresses [on IAAP and all other Internal Control related key topics ] to the Management Committee to ensure the tone at the top
• Train all employee on IC matters (onboarding FIT, training on specific policies…) & follow up on mandatory e-learnings completion
• Assist Managers to draw up simple and effective policies or localize group procedure in a simple and effective way, make sure Level 1 controls are duly in place
• Drive change management together with Management Committee

Professional and Technical Skills

• Seasoned Internal control/Internal audit professionals with approximately 12+ years experience in FMCG company [preferable Big4 background]
• Cooperate proactively with all departments
• Prioritise and simplify messages to obtain managers’ support and teams’ commitment
• Operate with rigour/drive, method and pragmatism, taking into account the Entity's organisation and processes
• Steer action plan and drive change management
• Demonstrate a strong driving capacity & positive and critical thinking to improve the level of internal control within the entity, and contribute to the transformation of the entity
• Be skilled for cross functions project management and change management
• Have good knowledge of Group tools and referential (charters, standards, processes, systems etc.)
• Be proactive in seeking help/support of his/her ecosystem [manager/ManCom/Zone etc]