Country Compliance Officer - Johannesburg at The Coca-Cola Company

• The key purpose is to execute all compliance functions at this level in support of the Country Compliance Manager (CCM), to assist in ensuring operational compliance deliverables are achieved.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Must have a fair level of knowledge of operational processes
• Executing audits and delivering on tasks assigned as per country audit calendar
• Monitoring and managing performance against each RACM and CSA control, reviewing audit findings and monitoring actions implemented to close out gaps and correct deviations identified
• Testing and evaluating CSA tools and processes
• Providing input into the design of RACM Control Self-Assessments (RSAs)
• Validating the testing methodology of internal controls with subject matter experts, to ensure alignment to business processes
• During auditing execution, pursuing ways to improve existing processes, including identifying those that can transition from a detective to monitoring and preventative methodology
• Investigating and proposing amendments to current systems as a continuous improvement process
• Conducting annual testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) routines and report on results of testing
• Identifying enhancements on control testing processes and provide recommendations to the CCM; updating testing templates frequently
• Providing feedback as required to the CCM on the status of action plans and deadline dates of assessments and audits being conducted
• Assisting the CCM in the development of reports regarding country governance matters
• Assisting the CCM with compiling country quarterly RACM and CSA results
• Jointly facilitating the review of country audit requests and assisting with the allocation of information requests to applicable process owners; guiding the Operations on audit requests to ensure the smooth running of audits within the allocated time period
• Collating and submitting requested information to internal and external auditors to assess compliance to internal controls
• Reviewing, analysing and interpreting key audit findings and associated action plans for the country to adequately mitigate the identified risk; investigating and escalating findings or issues as applicable
• Working with the Operations to drive closure of audit findings and submit the required documentation to the CCM for closing this in the system
• Ensuring adherence to the country governance calendar and its fulfilment throughout the year
• Providing an expert advisory and guidance service to the Operations in terms of assisting and driving knowledge of compliance
• Actively contributing to a knowledge-sharing culture within the country compliance team
• Providing specialised support as a key point of contact to country operational teams
• Applying effective problem-solving methods to find workable solutions to issues
• Use learning gained from team successes and issues, to enhance performance and relationships in the team

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications:

• BCom Honours or equivalent
• Chartered Accountant CA(SA), Associate General Accountant (AGA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), with relevant experience will be considered
• Hands-on experience of SAP and / or Microsoft Dynamics essential

Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years operational financial experience
• Previous governance and control experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Additional internal audit experience will be advantageous

Travel Requirements:

• The job holder will be expected to travel at short notice to different parts of the country in which they’re based