SOX Expert - FMCG - Contractual Role

Contract : Fixed Term - Loan Staff

Order subject : SOX expert

Order details :

Requirement :

Risk and Controls Specialist role is to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley s404 compliance through global Control Assurance and Risk Management processes. 

Main responsibilities of the role are:

- To support the Control & Audit compliance agenda

- To support the Management in delivering best-in-class control environment, increase control and compliance awareness and coordinate / ensure smooth delivery of internal control procedures

- For 3 Months may require extension of one month.

- Joining on or before 15th Jan 2019.

Profile specifications :

- 2 to 4 years of SOX/ Internal Audit experience.

- Graduate/ Post graduate with accounting background.

- Preferred not Mandatory: Professional degrees CA, MBA Finance or equivalent, certifications CIA, CPA

- Fluent in English, and written and oral communication.

Complexity :

This role is required to collaborate closely with stakeholders at various seniority levels across different regions and time zones.

Consultant/loan employee responsibility:

- Deliver the SOX control effectiveness testing allocated to the company in line with the company methodology explained by the company Line Manager

- Provide the Line Manager with continuous status update on the progress and findings

- Use appropriate communication channels to get the necessary information on time to have the agenda delivered in line with the expectations

- Provide support in setting up action items and action plans to have the defined deficiencies mitigated 

 Line Manager responsibilities :

- Allocate tasks, and timelines.

- Give clear guidelines on each task and the required outcomes

- Make timely decisions

- Provide necessary information, or instruct the consultant to obtain them

Outcomes expected :

- Allocated control effectiveness testing is performed on time and quality

- Document all related work papers in the format prescribed by the Manager.

- Support report preparation to the impacted stakeholders with value added insights based on the testing findings

- Track open questions & issues

Leadership capabilities - as key focus area:

Relationship building (business partnering) :

Builds good relationship with colleagues and stakeholders by helping people feel appreciated and included. Takes time out to identify key networks and starts to build on these relationships. Anticipates stakeholder needs based upon current, past experience and understands priorities. Reinforces stakeholder focus within own area.

Communication :

Summarizes the fact and delivers the message using different communication styles according to the audience. Aware of impact the CAS/CARM agenda has on others. Pushes forward own ideas about improvements to current approaches; speaks up to check understanding.

Influencing :

Knows how to make things happen in the current changing environment by using formal and informal channels. Challenges assumptions behind current ways of operating. Considers issues from alternative perspectives.

Problem solving/ coordination :

Identifies root cause of issue and potential solutions involving all impacted parties. Evaluates each solution and implements corrective action within own area of responsibility. Progresses and reviews outcome.

Deliver on promises :

Leading by example on delivering results, ensures operational standards are met within his/her immediate responsibility.