Vacancy for an Internal Control Manager at Coca-Cola Company


The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Internal Control Manager Location: Nigeria Purpose of the Job

  • Allocate tasks, coordinates and monitors team activities to ensure that the ICF deadlines are met, quality is ensured, and risks are mitigated efficiently and on time.
Lead:
  • Assess the performance of the direct reports, take the necessary measures to recognize performance and address under performance
  • Provide coaching, development opportunities, performance and developmental feedback in order to improve the skills of the direct reports
  • Act as the leader of the team, monitoring on a regular basis the engagement and retention risk
  • Demonstrate continuous learning and remain updated on any changes in their area of expertise and in the scope of their role
Partner:
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with control owners, educating them about internal controls and internal control compliance requirements through an effective and cooperative approach.
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with BU Senior Management and Corporate Audit, capture the feedback and input, provide updates and suggestions on internal controls related matters
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with external auditors sharing regular updates on the progress of internal controls testing and results and obtaining updates on external audit control testing and substantive audit procedures
  • Maintain strong working relationships with peers to enable meeting team goals
Innovate:
  • Drive the continuous improvement activities, providing insights and recommendations to improve internal control practices and enhance the internal control framework.
  • Stay up-to-date on internal control best practices and regulatory changes that may impact CCH’s internal control framework.
  • Share with the other Regional the lessons learned and enable adaptation of leading practices throughout the ICC.
Manage:
  • Plan and organize the activity of the team
  • Ensure that their department aligns on control deficiencies with business control owners and assist in the preparation of management actions.
  • Prepare the risk assessment process to continuously assess and monitor internal controls on operational, financial and compliance risks across all Group.
  • Embody the ideals of CCH’s policies and procedures and Code of Business Conduct
  • Participates in the scoping process with regards to his/ her area of responsibility.
  • Proactively communicates challenges and risks to the Group Internal Control Manager to ensure objectives are achieved on time and at the required quality.
Deliver:
  • Ensure that the work plan is delivered as per agreed/expected schedule and quality
  • Is the first point of escalation for his/ her team in case of issues, delays and complexities
  • Oversee management action follow-up activities and ensure that reports on the remediation status of issues are provided accurately and on time.
  • Test specific high-risk and/ or complicated controls in accordance with test plans
  • Review work performed by the team and validates the status of controls effectiveness.
Education / Knowledge
  • A University Level Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
  • ACA or ACCA fully / partially qualified (desirable).
  • CIA/ CFE qualifications (desirable)
  • Advanced knowledge of MSOffice (particularly MS Excel).
  • Knowledge of SAP and ability to support complex data extraction and analysis requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of English required. Second CCH language (desirable)
Experience:
  • 7-8 years' experience in FMCG environment or within a Big Four company
  • 4-5 years' experience in internal controls and / or internal audit
  • Min 2 years' experience as people manager
Skills:
  • Develops talent
  • Drives engagement
  • Directs work
  • Plans and aligns
  • Ensures accountability
  • Being resilient
  • Decision quality
  • Drives results
  • Customer focus
  • Collaborates
  • Builds networks
  • Organizational savvy
  • Action oriented
  • Resourcefulness
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