Key Responsibilities:

1. Control Systems Management:

   • Oversee the development, testing, and implementation of robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure process integrity.
   • Provide innovative solutions for enhancing control mechanisms to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

2. Systems Adaptability and Automation:

   • Stay ahead of system changes, automation trends, and technological advancements to optimize control systems.
   • Lead initiatives for system updates, patching, and disaster recovery, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum data security.

3. Risk and Compliance Oversight:

   • Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and compliance standards.
   • Conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate risks, focusing on fraud prevention and asset protection.

4. Risk Management and Fraud Prevention:

   • Actively monitor and analyze systems and processes to detect vulnerabilities and prevent fraud, theft, or any unauthorized actions.
   • Implement proactive controls to address potential financial, operational, and reputational risks.

5. Continuous Improvement and Influence:

   • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by seeking out opportunities to enhance processes, policies, and internal controls.
   • Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority, fostering collaboration and alignment across departments.

6. Reporting and Analysis:

   • Prepare detailed reports on control effectiveness, risk assessments, and any system improvements.
   • Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on data-driven analyses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Internal Control, Risk Management, or Compliance, with a strong preference for candidates from the FMCG sector.
• Previous experience with one of the Big 4 (EY, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG) is highly desirable.
• Strong technical skills and experience in systems automation, disaster recovery, and system updates.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Attributes:

• Analytical mindset: Able to evaluate risks and controls, analyze data, and make well-informed decisions.
• Growth mindset: Embraces change and innovation, and is committed to ongoing learning and improvement.
• Integrity and accountability: Maintains high ethical standards, with a commitment to honesty and transparency.