Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a “watchdog” for the company and ensure that all employees are working within the internal and legal framework.
• Assist in developing the internal control framework of the company and review existing controls in place and make any necessary revisions or additions.
• Assist the internal controller in implementing a sound internal control system, conducting risk assessment, and assessing the company's compliance in accordance with the internal control framework.
• Verify compliance with the key control framework by performing internal reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and analyse the reports on the execution of the controls and compliance with the Internal Control Framework. Results are shared, discussed, and followed up with the team.
• Collect data to identify the root cause of problems, identify trends, formulate solutions, and escalate potential issues, as necessary.
• Report risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified to the Internal Controller and provide recommendations for improving the organisation's operations.
• Develop policies and procedures and ensure their implementation and monitor compliance.
• Initiate action plans or improvement projects in collaboration with the Group Internal Audit team.
• Assist in delivering presentations and training courses, including measurement, analysis, improvement, and control.
• Assist in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to provide detailed instructions on how to carry out a task so that any team member can carry out the task correctly every time.
• Conduct test controls by inspecting documents/reports for evidence the control has been performed and observing the application of specific controls and walkthroughs, i.e., tracing a transaction from its point of origin to its inclusion in the financial statements, which involves several audit procedures: enquiry, observation, and inspection.
• Conduct regular inventory and cash counts in all stores, warehouses, and service centres and ensure the actual quantity in store matches that on the system.
• Identify any incomplete, obsolete, or damaged items and slow and non-moving materials and perform timely adjustments.
• Initiate and advise management on cost control/killing measures.
• Review the responses to internal and external audit management’s queries to ensure that recommendations are implemented and ensure that all action items are resolved.
• Provide support to the company's anti-fraud programmes.

 Profile & Qualifications (Ideally):

The job holder should ideally possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Certification in ACCA Level 1 & above.
• Understanding of the role and importance of internal controls within the organisation.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, environment constraints, and project deadlines.
• Detail-orientated and able to work with and interpret figures and other financial information.
• Fully computer literate in the Microsoft package – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Graphical/charting expertise (such as Visio).
• Good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Humble, trustworthy, and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player, self-motivated, and well organised.
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or on shifts, on weekends and public holidays.

Experience

Candidates with more than 6 months of internship/working experience in an audit, compliance, or internal control-related function will be strongly considered.