Coordinator, Internal Control – DW Asset & Technical

Description


Coordinates the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act provisions within the DW Asset and Technical services directorate of the company involving business process reviews, risk evaluations, and documentation of key process controls.
Monitors the regular performance of 51 Activity Level Controls (with 271 occurrences annually) and organises management SOX Review meetings on quarterly basis.
Ensures consistency of approach in SOX methodology between the Company and the Affiliate through continuous update of SOX Control Templates and relevant procedures
Ensures timely implementation of remedial SOX Action Plans raised by various Auditors after periodic test campaigns, and issue regular status report to management.
Participates in company-wide campaigns relating to self-assessment of 74 Entity Level Controls (ELC)
Maintenance and regular update of SOX tools (CM+ and RAISE): User Profiles, Control Templates, Substitution, etc.
Reports on a regular basis to DW Asset and Technical Services Top Management on SOX Compliance and pending remedial actions, etc.
Coordinates the Company’s Delegation of Authorities (DOA) for the DW Asset and Technical Services directorate ensuring that the synthesis of delegated authority is appropriately updated, communicated
Administers the MySAPAuthorities (MYSAP) tool for timely creation, activation, modification, or cancellation of DOA profiles in accordance with MD’s validation.
Tracks the adherence of DOA delegates to their approved thresholds and defined perimeters by analysing WEBi extracts and providing exception reports for management action.
Provides guidance to Delegates and Substitutes who are based in DW Asset and Technical Services and attends to specific DoA enquiries.
Reports on a regular basis to DW Asset and Technical Services Top Management & ED/CFO on DOA
Leads user for MySAPAuthorities tool (liaises with HQ and local IT team on anomalies, update and problem solving)
Interfaces with various categories of Auditors before, during and after fieldworks to ensure Information Requests (IR) are processed efficiently and to provide documentations and clarifications to satisfy auditors enquiries.
Liaises with Audit and Assurance to track major and significant audit findings as well as evolution of audit recommendations impacting Finance & Control Directorate
Follows up on open audit recommendations to facilitate timely implementation and ensure weaknesses identified by auditors are corrected.
Ensures that all F&C procedures published on the Company Management System (CMS) portal are valid and up to date.
Provides support to DW Asset and Technical Services entities by making recommendations on business process improvements, governance, and best practices.
Monitors the ACI/KPI Fact Tool to investigate flagged transactions relating to potential financial posting anomalies.
Conducts periodic trainings for new users of SOX CM+ and Base Pouvoirs (or MySAPAuthorities) tools.
Any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Internal Control manager.
SOX: Proper implementation and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions in DW Asset, Technical services, and some Corporate entities in Lagos in contribution to the Affiliate & Company’s’ compliance with the
Act, a prerequisite for continued listing on the New York Stock Exchange
DOA: Ensure the existence of an appropriate delegation of authorities for the purpose of budget implementation and smooth running of the business workflows.
TOOLS: Lead user for MySAPAuthorities tool and Co-Administrator for SOX CM+ tool and RAISE tool.
AUDITS: Coordinates the process and ensures follow up on audit exceptions for timely implementation and report to management
Familiarize self with COMPANY’S emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident, unsafe act, or operation.
Ensure all personnel under his/her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities with continuous monitoring.


Job Requirement


University Degree in the Management Sciences plus Professional qualification (ACA, MBA etc.)
Minimum of 10 years working experience & good understanding of Internal Control Principles. Experience as an Internal/ External auditor will be an added advantage.
Minimum of intermediate-level proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
Integrity, firmness, assertiveness & good inter-personal skills
Ability to communicate effectively, a pro-active disposition & good change management skills