Process Controller Sub-Saharan Africa (Governance / Internal control / Risk management)

Reference Number: LUL_PC

Job Description:

The role of Process Controller will monitor and assess the group’s activities, processes, and internal controls on an ongoing basis with a pro-active approach to compliance, to ensure that mistakes are corrected. The position operates as a hybrid of an internal auditor and an internal controls analyst with the emphasis on implementation and optimisation of internal control procedures. Strong profiles include Business Process Analyst (not I.T) with a strong finance background understanding internal control, internal audit, compliance and business risk.

Responsibilities:

Governance

• Champion policies and procedures. Perform gap-analysis and assist each policy owner with drafting policies, revisions and record keeping.
• Ensure that month-end financial reporting procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain and update the Delegation of Authority.
• Create training material and deliver training across all levels in relevant areas of governance, compliance, risk management and internal control.
• Well-developed presentation skills.

Internal control

• Analysis, documentation, optimisation, and maintenance thereof.
• Recommend improvements.
• Agree and monitor remediation plans with management.
• Liaise with internal audit and external audit.

Risk management

• Implement and maintain the group’s risk management strategy.
• Maintain risk registers, incidents, and remediation actions.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Skills required

• Demonstrated experience in internal controls, internal audit, and business risk.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, analytical approach.
• Confident character to challenge and influence management with the objective to improve the business.
• Demonstrated ability with (accounting) system enhancements and automation.
• Working independently at a senior level (task-orientated).
• Transparency, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Apply own initiative.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Role
• Market-related basic salary with provident fund and medical aid benefits

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.