Internal Control Analyst

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining an internal control framework for the group.
• Lead the practical implementation of the Internal Control Framework across operations.
• Perform in-depth walkthroughs of key financial processes (e.g., Reporting, Inventory, Payroll, Treasury, etc.) to identify risks.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, proposing improvements where needed.
• Maintain internal control and risk databases (e.g., AuditBoard) and perform operational effectiveness testing.
• Drive awareness of internal controls through regular training and key stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with the internal audit team to support long-term strategies and adopt a preventative mindset.
• Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
• Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements.
• Manage resources and audit assignments.
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice.
• Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Oversee risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.
• Overall supervision of planned annual audits.
• Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
• Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements.
• Manage resources and audit assignments.
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice.
• Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Oversee risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.
• Overall supervision of planned annual audits.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIMA, FCA, or a Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (is a plus).
• 7+ years of experience in a multinational group or within a Big 4 audit firm.
• Strong experience in leveraging technology to enhance internal control effectiveness.
• ITGC experience is a plus.
• Degree in internal auditing, financial accounting or financial management (essential).
• Two years of work experience in an internal audit environment.
• Two years of fraud auditing experience.
• Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Exceptional accounting skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.