Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for support the Managing Director, Finance Director as well as the Management team in Risk Management, Compliance and Control improvements

Key Accountabilities

Governance

§  Conduct risk and compliance assessments

§  Proactively identify and escalate issues relating to non-compliance

§  Departmental governance frameworks

§   Effectively promote and practice good Corporate Governance and maintain the Ethics case register

Risk, Controls and Compliance

§  Champion Policies & Procedures, which includes:

o    Promoting and embedding a culture of compliance;

o    monitoring the policies stored in the Portal;

o    proactively engaging the policy owners for any reviews  that may be required;

o    ensuring adherence to country and MAH Group policies as applicable

o    Recommending improvements to policies & procedures, suitable to the business environment

o    Performing tests for compliance to the policies through the risk review process using a risk-based approach or the areas of material concern in the country.

§  Implement an aligned Risk Management process across the company in line with the organizational goals.

o    Proactive risk identification

o    Monitoring mitigation for key risks

o    Coordination of bi-annual risk register updates

o    Recommend ways to control or reduce risk.

o    Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.

o    Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies in line with the MAH Risk & Compliance Program.

o    Key risk indicator reporting

§  Controls and Business Partnering:

§  Provides guidance, direction, recommendations, and specialized assistance to management for the resolution of identified control issues

§  Propose collaboratively with the business, counter-measures to identify control gaps or ineffective controls identified

§  Testing controls (manual and automated) for design and operating effectiveness

§  Tracking and follow up and reporting on status of Management action plans and counter-measures to significant issues and internal control deficiencies identified

§  Provide guidance to business areas in the design of new processes to ensure efficient and effective controls are built into their processes

§  Drive the business toward automated controls where appropriate to minimize risk of control failures

§  Evaluate and initiate process and control improvements for Finance on systems to improve efficiency and automation

§  Act as an Internal Control representative on ad hoc business projects as required

§  Provide external benchmarking insights to MultiChoice’s control environment

§  Propose elimination of redundant or non-value adding controls

§  Verification of remedial actions implemented to address control weaknesses

§  Compliance

§  Coordinate compliance initiatives across the business.

§  Training and upskilling on control and compliance issues

§  Provide input for MAH reporting including

§  Updating risk registers

§  Register of internal audit action follow up

Fraud

§  Act as key contact with MCG Fraud and Revenue Assurance team.

§  Perform independent investigations and assurance activities where required.

§  Assist in defining control improvements as a result of root causes identified in fraud investigations.

§  Coordinate fraud reporting for MAH and MCG Reporting.

Reporting

§  Report on MCE’s risk register on a monthly basis

Insurance

§  Manage insurance requirements in line with policies and procedures and risk assessment findings

§  Arrange cover and handle annual renewal process to safeguard all company assets

§  Handle end-to-end claims process and associated investigations by insurance providers

Business continuity plans (BCP)

§  Advise on appropriate controls for business continuity

Liaise with departments to ensure BCP plans are maintained

Motivate team members and ensure that their efforts are recognized.

Job Requirements

The incumbent is required to have the following qualifications and experience level:

§  Relevant Degree in Finance or Risk & Assurance related field (i.e. internal- or external audit)

§  Min 8  years in similar position

§  Previous experience in a similar role or as an auditor

§  Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures

§  High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

§  Sound independent judgement

§  Acts with integrity, objectivity and high standards of accountability

§  Fluent in English

Acts with integrity, objectivity and high standards of accountability

The incumbent is required to have the following technical competencies:  ·      

§  Internal Audit & Controls

§  Report-writing

§  General Accounting & Reporting

§  Development of risk management strategies and business solutions

§  Development of policies and procedures

§  Understanding of Risks and Audit standards

§  Quality management Systems

§  Operational compliance requirements

§  Relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts

§  Security management

Report writing

Behavioral Competencies

 §  Process analysis

§  Business partnering

§  Accountability

§  Teamwork

§  Interpersonal Support

§  Perseverance

Solution driven

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV through THIS LINK

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.