An internal controller is responsible for monitoring and measuring an organization’s resources, policies and procedures, increasing the operational efficiency of organizations, detecting and eliminating fraud and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Such a position requires a great deal of autonomy and is vital to maintaining the sound economic and ethical business practices required for healthy commerce.
Main responsibilities:
• Validating compliance of administrative procedures and for revising internal rules and regulations, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Conducting, either personally or through a team, ongoing reviews of all operating procedures, company controls and compliance measures to determine any potential hazards or breaches of conduct.
• On a daily basis, reviewing information received for correctness and completeness
• Where necessary, correcting invoices or other documentation in collaboration with relevant end users and process owners
• Additional duties may include outlining the organization’s code of ethics, training staff on best practices, serving as a liaison to external audit agencies and staying current on relevant regulatory changes in the law.
Qualifications:
• University Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration equivalent academic or professional training.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar position relevant to the duties described above in accounting, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Audit or Compliance departments
• Previous experience and knowledge of ERP SAP
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook proficiency
• Industry experience (preferred)
• CA/ CPA designation (desirable)
• CIA certification (desirable)