Control Specialist

External Job Title Control Specialist
AutoReqId 32101BR
Function Finance
Type of Job Full Time
Country Cameroon
External Job Description
Job Title: Control Specialist
Department: FINANCE
Reporting to: Senior Controls and Risk Analyst
Category: 9
No of positions: 01Contract: permanent

PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to provide to a reasonable assurance to management onoperativenessof Control Assurance Risk Management (CARM controls), Internal controls & key policies. This will be achieved through regular review and audit of the CARM controls, existing processes and establishment of continuous process improvement. The role also implies review of key Diageo policies requirements and assess the level of compliancevisinternal policies in force
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Degree level in Accounting and Finance
· Part / Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, INTEC etc) will be an advantage
· At least 2 years experience in internal audit of multination company or firm

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Control Specialist will able to:

· Conduct a quality review over design assessment of CARM controls
· Conduct effectiveness testing of CARM controls
· Prepare a monthly CARM reporting dashboard
? Conduct a spot check a monthly review of Finance Director key controls checklist
? Conduct a quarterly review of business checklist and Gift &Entertainment register
? Prepare an audit plan for all internal controls (including Diageo policies review)
? Prepare audit working paper / testing template for all process under review
? Carry out field review of control evidences / back up, documentation and run internal reports
· Track implementation of Internal / External audit recommendations and Risk footprint actions
? Support in strategic and tactical finance process improvement projects, GAP analysis in SAP
? Design world class procedures / processes on weak areas
CAPABILITIES

You will need to have:
? A Good understanding of Sarbanes/ Oxley requirements
? An ability to manage audit in selected area or process
· A good knowledge of Diageo Cameroon Hub or multinational control environment (including financial and operational procedures)
? An ability to identify process/ controls gaps, business risks and implement improvement
? An excellentorganisationalskills with the ability toprioritise
? Strong customer liaison skills
? Computer literacy and ability to learn new software packages
· An audit or control review experience
• Knowledge in various finance and business processes

You will need also to be:

Ø Client service oriented
Ø Self motivated
Ø Able to work unsupervised
Ø Bilingual and IT literate

Guinness Cameroon,whichis ISO 9001/2008 and ISO 22000/2005 certified, is committed to meritocracy and inclusivenessand will not unfairly discriminate in recruitment, training, career development and promotion on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion or belief and age

Interested candidates should apply mentioning the subject.
APLICATION

All applications to be made through the website:didates should please load in their CV and covering letters.
CLOSING DATE

29.04.12

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