Internal Control Co-ord at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations for effective compliance to policies and procedures including interpretation of Corporate policy
• Provide technical input and recommendations regarding changes to policies, systems, processes & procedures.
• Provide consultancy and guidance on the development of corrective action plans to address major and minor control breakdowns including review of proposed implementation actions, sustainability testing and comment closure
• Monitor and evaluate corrective action plans implemented by Operations to close control gaps ensuring they are effective
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures
• Lead and independently perform risk assessments in key operational areas to evaluate and process map the control points, identify control gaps and make recommendations on closure actions.
• Provide reports on a regular basis to Senior Management and Corporate Committees providing updates of the operation and progress of compliance and internal control efforts
• Collaborate with the IC team in the International Markets Group (IMG) to ensure consistent interpretation and deployment of corporate policies across all IMG markets
• Co-ordinate and support Ford South Africa audits performed by the Company’s independent internal audit activity on an annual basis

Support and participate in implementation of system and process launches

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fluent English Language capabilities, both written and oral
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (S-Ox)
• The ability to manage independently a diverse workload ensuring effective prioritization with minimal direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build strong relationships and an aptitude for working in a team environment
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Analytical approach and strong decision-making and judgement skills.
• Advance Excel and Presentation Skills
• Confidence and knowledge to present to and directly challenge actions, decisions and behaviors of senior finance and operating management (training on corporate processes will be provided)
• The ability to stand-in for the Internal Control Supervisor when required

QUALIFICATIONS

• BCom (Auditing or Accountancy)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in internal audit/ internal control.
• Experience in Automotive or large manufacturing organizations will be an advantage
• Relevant Sarbanes Oxley experience, preferably from within a global multinational organization