Internal Controls Specialist

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose: 
Support the Finance Internal Controls Manager in maintaining and improving CIL internal controls systems, processes, and documentation, including the C-SOX framework, covering all group finance functions and COFCO group requirements related to finance.

Responsibilities:
• Support the implementation of Internal Control systems in key end-to-end finance processes of the CIL group organization;
• Work on the execution of key projects to implement finance systems, processes and internal controls in collaboration with other departments;
• Consolidate and monitor the finance internal control self-assessment process and conduct follow-up discussions with local mgmt. teams and prepare PPT to Senior Management and to the Audit Committee;
• Contribute to the preparation, disclosure and improvement/implementation of a Consolidated Control Framework across the CIL group, 
• Ensuring that key controls are in place and effectively executed by the responsible personnel through regular monitoring;
• Contribute to the elaboration, disclosure, and support IT and finance teams in the implementation of the Segregation of Duties Matrix in the group;
• Conduct Risk Assessment processes to define global priorities for the Internal Controls function;
• Support Internal Audit teams in the preparation of the Internal Control Evaluation (ICE) report – required by COFCO/SASAC;
• Preparation, review, disclosure and training of relevant financial policies and procedures; This includes regular review of existing policies and procedures and updating process workflows and narratives, when applicable. 
• Provide continuous support to Internal/External Auditors on the monitoring process of reported finance control deficiencies. Also, support local management teams in the development and implementation of effective action plans;
• Act as an advisor to mgmt. teams, bringing innovative ideas and sharing best practices on finance internal controls and related topics;
• Contribute to continuous Control Monitoring (CCM)—Work with management teams on the development of metrics (KPIs) to anticipate concerns regarding financial risks.

Education and Qualifications:
• Degree in Business administration and/or CIA / CCSA or CISA type of qualification

Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in a comparable role, preferably in a global organisation.
• Proven track record of implementation and or monitoring and developing COSO-based frameworks. 

Skills
• Understanding of the SOX or C-SOX framework and requirements. 
• Experience with working with COSO-based internal controls system; 
• Knowledge/experience in monitoring/auditing SOX or C-SOX-based internal controls systems;
• Fluent in English and preferably in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese.

Core Competencies
• Analytical, organized and structured
• Strong communicational skills (verbal, non-verbal and writing)
• Ability to summarize processes and procedures verbally, graphically and in writing narratives
• Capability to manage several tasks/projects at the same time
• Resilience
• High level of critical thinking
• Problem-solving driven
• High level of ethical conduct 

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   www.cofcointernational.com

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