Overview
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
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 derivatives
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.
Key Relationships:
– Deals Desk
– Operations
– Trade Finance
– Treasury
– Settlements
– Commercial