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
- CA (1st/ 2nd attempt)
- 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
- Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English
- 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
- Ability to act successfully in an international business and multicultural context
- Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with varying levels in the organization.
- Independent, flexible and proactive team player who can also take the lead in assignments
- Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a pressured environment.
- Committed to self-development
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture
- • Willingness to travel as per project’s requirements.
Desirable
- Oil/Metals/Commodity Trading/Financial Markets business experience
- ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications would be considered as an asset.
- Knowledge of accounting guidance (Dutch GAAP and IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivative
Key Responsibilities
- Perform reviews in line with the risks associated with the processes or as mandated by the management
- Continuously evaluate existing controls, policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement
- Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of overall control environment
- Discuss findings with key stakeholders and report issues timely to the management
- Ensure that the controls framework is up to date and periodically updated In line with developments in the business environment
- Identify / assist / support management in implementing operational efficiency improvements as well as in system development initiatives.
