Internal Controls and Compliance Officer – Kasapreko PLC

Job Description

Job Overview

The Internal Controls and Compliance Officer will be responsible for assisting in ensuring a strong internal control environment through the review and updates of policies and procedures, coordinating risk assessments, and monitoring and follow-up on compliance.

Duties

• Assist process owners in the review, updates, and documentation of their various policies and Standard Operating Procedures in line with best practices and to mitigate risk in business operations.
• Draft policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance, and efficiency.
• Support the process for internal controls reviews across the entire business.
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on internal control deficiencies, ensuring appropriate communication, documentation, and escalation to process owners and senior leadership.
• Ensure adequate and timely action plans are in place and monitor progress to address and resolve internal control deficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
• Coordinate risk assessment exercises and maintain a risk register for the various departments or units within the business with periodic monitoring.
• Actively engage with auditors and process owners to ensure consideration and timely resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.
• Actively monitor and engage with internal stakeholders on new or any changes in the regulatory and statutory landscape and requirements
• Support in updating the statutory register and monitoring the compliance of same by business process owners.

Skills & Attributes Required

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Strong interview skills, strong analytical and writing skills.
• Good in data analytics and usage of IT tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a similar area of study
• Relevant study towards professional qualification/certification such as CIA, CRMA, CA or similar areas is an added advantage.
• 3 years+ experience from a similar position, preferably in a manufacturing company.

Job Location

• Accra

Job Type

Full time

About Kasapreko PLC

Kasapreko PLC is the fastest growing beverage company with the largest production volumes and sales revenue  over the years. With the fast paced growth rate, the business portfolio has expanded with additional production lines and an alcohol refinery (ENA Plant) to its pool. Here is your opportunity to grow with us today.”