Responsibilities:
1. Financial Audit and Analysis:
· Conduct comprehensive financial audits to assess the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
· Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for cost savings and process optimization.
· Provide valuable insights to senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning.
2. Conducting Internal Audits:
· Plan and execute audit engagements, including comprehensive data analysis and testing.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems, and operational processes.
· Perform thorough assessments to ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopia laws, regulations, and company policies.
3. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
· Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across all trading activities.
· Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and industry standards to proactively address compliance issues.
· Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to develop and implement robust compliance programs.
4. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):
· Oversee the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes across all departments, including manufacturing facilities.
· Regularly review and monitor the risk registry to identify emerging risks and ensure timely mitigation strategies.
· Provide guidance and training to departmental staff on ERM best practices and risk mitigation techniques.
5. Internal Control Environment:
· Assess the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend enhancements to strengthen controls.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure adherence to internal control standards.
· Conduct training sessions for senior management and staff on compliance and internal control environment.
6. Training and Development:
· Lead training initiatives for staff, including senior management team (SMT), on compliance, internal controls, and risk management.
· Align training programs with EZM Trading Group's vision, mission, and strategic goals to foster a culture of accountability and integrity.
7. Collaboration and Communication:
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.
· Present audit findings and recommendations to management, stakeholders, and shareholders.
· Work closely with external auditors during statutory audits and regulatory compliance assessments.
8. Continuous Improvement:
· Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and execute remedial actions.
· Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing.
· Proactively identify areas for process optimization and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
1. Education and Certification:
· Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
· Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) required.
2. Experience:
· Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in a trading or manufacturing environment.
· Strong understanding of financial analysis, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
3. Skills:
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
· Ability to lead and mentor a team, with a collaborative and results-driven approach.
· Proficiency in audit management software and data analysis tools.
· Ability to work independently or in a team, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
· Familiarity with MS Office applications and ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience in conducting audits in a multinational or multi-location environment.
2. Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and experience with data analytics.
3. Familiarity with international auditing standards and best practices.
4. Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or similar credentials would be an advantage.
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