JAPFA - Assistant Manager - Internal Control & Accounts

About the Role:

- Do you possess a strong understanding of internal controls and a passion for ensuring operational efficiency and compliance? Japfa Comfeed India is seeking a motivated Assistant Manager to join their Internal Controls & Accounts team.

- In this crucial role, you will play a key role in evaluating the adequacy of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to the development of a robust control framework.

Responsibilities:

Internal Controls & Risk Assessment:

- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across accounting, operational, and compliance processes.

- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks associated with business and support functions.

- Collaborate with business heads, management, and internal audit to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Control Framework & Process Improvement:

- Analyze business processes to identify and address material control weaknesses.

- Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen the overall internal control framework and process-level controls.

- Assist in establishing policies and procedures that align with organizational objectives and ensure compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:

- Monitor adherence to company policies and procedures across all business and support functions.

- Assess compliance with statutory and contractual regulations to ensure smooth operations.

- Review programs and operations to verify alignment with local and group-level objectives.

Internal Control Framework Alignment:

- Ensure the internal control framework aligns with the company's group-level framework and the COSO framework.

- Stay updated on best practices in internal controls and recommend relevant adaptations.

Collaboration & Communication:

- Liaise and maintain open communication with the Group Internal Controller regarding changes and improvements to the internal control framework.

- Work collaboratively with the internal audit function to enhance the overall health and automation of internal controls.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree/MBA-Fonance

- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls implementation, or a related field.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internal control frameworks like COSO.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Strong understanding of risk management principles and best practices.

- A proactive and results-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement