Internal Controls Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the annual control plan.
• Conduct reviews of business processes and test financial and operational internal controls.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and review internal control documentation (e. g. , process maps, flowcharts, control matrices) to ensure documentation is current and processes are designed according to company requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting and internal control systems.
• Support internal controls implementation by working with stakeholders across Business Units.
• Provide internal control inputs in strategic initiatives.
• Perform health checks for operational areas, IFC testing as per Companies Act 2013, SOX testing for listed entities, operations controls testing, and plant reviews.

Skills and Experience Needed:

• Experience in IFC controls testing and SOX testing.
• Experience in performing reviews of operational areas such as Inventory, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Experience in plant reviews.
• Conflict management skills.
• Self-starter with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in business process and internal control risk analysis.
• Ability to evaluate and apply US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Action-oriented with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Collaborative mindset, able to build partnerships and work effectively with others.
• Strong communication skills, capable of delivering clear and effective communications tailored to different audiences.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and the ability to gain productive insights into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to instill trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Nimble learner, able to learn through experimentation and adapt based on both successes and failures.
• Values differences, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives and cultures.

Experience:

• Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.
• Preferring Chartered Accountant with Big 4 experience or large corporates

Qualifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.
• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Chartered Accountant must.

Competencies:

• Business Process and Internal Control Risk Analysis: Evaluates business processes to identify risks and internal control gaps; develops and implements process improvements; and creates risk management plans.
• Action Oriented: Tackles new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Effective Communication: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Self-Awareness: Uses feedback and reflection to gain insights into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Conflict Management: Handles conflict situations effectively and with minimal noise.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation and uses both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Financial Internal Controls: Assesses internal controls and develops remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
• US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Evaluates accounting standards to ensure compliance with requirements and communicates implications to stakeholders.