ABOUT THE ROLE

Driving standardization and process improvement through business partnering and testing the internal controls in line with ICC methodology and time plan is the reason to come to work every day as an Internal Control Specialist. The position provides great prospects for a bright and hard-working individual willing to grow in an international organization and fulfill a meaningful career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with control owners, educating them about internal controls and internal control compliance requirements through an effective and cooperative approach.
• Stay up to date on internal control best practices and regulatory changes that may impact CCH’s internal control environment.
• Identify the need for updates/ additions to internal control documentation, suggests and implements changes.
• Conduct work in compliance with applicable internal control requirements and CCH policies and procedures.
• Proactively communicate challenges and risks to ensure objectives are achieved on time and at the required quality.
• Perform walkthrough procedures and inquiries to Control Owners.
• Test and monitors the effectiveness of internal controls as assigned.
• Align on control deficiencies and ensures management remediation actions are provided by control owners.
• Track the progress of management remediation actions, informs on potential issues/ delays in a timely manner, proactively seeks solutions and highlights risk areas.   
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline internal controls and ICF compliance processes, listening to business requirements and devising cost-effective solutions.
• Review and recommend changes/improvements to the Internal Control Framework to Internal Control Seniors and Managers (Country and Group).
• Organize workload appropriately, plans, set priorities, and meets deadline effectively.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills i.e., building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
• Advanced knowledge of MSOffice (particularly MS Excel)
• Situational adaptability
• Ensures accountability
• Being resilient
• Drives results

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years’ experience of testing internal controls in FMCG environment or audit experience within a Big Four company
• A University Level bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Management or Business Administration or a related field (desirable)
• Excellent command of the English language required. Second CCH language (desirable)
• ACA or ACCA fully / partially qualified (desirable)
• CIA/CFE qualifications (desirable)