Main Purpose:

• Identifying process risks through continuous monitoring consisting of review of business processes and monitoring financial and operational environment and relevant mitigating controls necessary for effective and efficient operations
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management process and perform testing of controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
• Participate in the process of defining policies and procedures for the organisation in co-ordination with all the relevant business owners to ensure an adequate control framework is embedded across all processes.
• Oversee control changes, process redesigns and new procedures implementation
• Focused desk reviews as per the risk plan or per management request
• Support the business re-engineering and system development projects initiated by the management

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• CA (1st/ 2nd attempt)
• 2-5 years in internal audit / external audit or in a controlling function in the Oil or Metals industry or a leading consultancy firm or in the Commodity Trading sector in a similar role
• Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English
• Should have strong analytical and influencing skills and be a conceptual thinker and focus on developing a strong understanding of the industry, sector and business environment
• Ability to act successfully in an international business and multicultural context
• Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with varying levels in the organization.
• Independent, flexible and proactive team player who can also take the lead in assignments
• Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a pressured environment.
• Committed to self-development
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture • Willingness to travel as per project’s requirements.

Desirable

• Oil/Metals/Commodity Trading/Financial Markets business experience
• ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications would be considered as an asset.
• Knowledge of accounting guidance (Dutch GAAP and IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivative

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reviews in line with the risks associated with the processes or as mandated by the management
• Continuously evaluate existing controls, policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement
• Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of overall control environment
• Discuss findings with key stakeholders and report issues timely to the management
• Ensure that the controls framework is up to date and periodically updated In line with developments in the business environment
• Identify / assist / support management in implementing operational efficiency improvements as well as in system development initiatives.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships

• Deals Desk
• Operations
• Trade Finance
• Treasury
• Settlements
• Commerical