Internal Controller
Posting date : 27/12/2024
Requisition ID : 39944
Internal Controller
Job Title: Internal Controller
Department: General & Administration
Reporting line: Country Director
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Grade: 16
About ENGIE Energy Access
ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.
www.engie-energyaccess.com www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa
Job Purpose/Mission
An Internal Controller is responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and improving the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes within EEA Uganda to safeguard assets, ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Responsibilities
Design
Define, based on the guidelines of the governing bodies, the organization of the internal control system.
Participate in the provision of an internal control framework (INCOME) and methodological guides. Ensure that it is kept up to date.
Will prepare and own the Quarterly Risk Committee and the Fortnightly Ethics Committee
Support
Raise awareness of senior management on internal control best practices.
Contribute to the harmonization of practices by spreading a common culture, particularly in terms of integrity and attitude towards risks.
Contribute to change management by anticipating and supporting the transformations necessary to improve performance and business control.
Assist managers in setting out senior management guidelines and guidance in practical guides specifying risk factors and corresponding control activities.
Lead the internal control self-assessment program and provide assistance in its implementation by operational and functional departments.
Will help lead training / sensitization of the team on the topics of fraud and ethics.
Review
Participate in the feeding of risk mapping, and more generally in the risk control system.
Implement tools and indicators to monitor the effectiveness of the internal control system.
Ensure the monitoring of the effectiveness of the internal control system, through the monitoring of the implementation of action plans and the realization of certain test plans.
Organize on-the-spot checks (e.g. by testing the implementation of control activities or resolution plans).
Collect, prepare, and analyze the data necessary for the preparatory phase of a priori and a posteriori control; design effective control tests.
Carry out field control work (Analysis of files, titles, documents, etc.).
Write the control findings in a clear and precise manner, demonstrating a good understanding of the issues raised.
Analyze the causes of the findings and issue appropriate recommendations.
Cross-check between control reports and supporting documents. Expense audits and accountability and procurements biding and vetting
Work within the deadlines and deadlines set out in the control plan. Implementation
Initiate discussions on control results with the respective heads of the audited entities. After recommendations
Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of the various control reports.
Report
Discuss areas for improvement with business and functional departments.
Prepare external communications (with auditors, auditors, etc.) relating to internal control.
Contribute to the drafting of the executive report on internal control and risk management.
Report to the governing bodies, particularly the internal control committee, on the level of risk control and controls.
Participate in coordination bodies with other risk management actors (financial, operational or compliance risks, etc.)
Manage the service
Administer the internal control tool (database containing the internal control framework, good practices for identifying and controlling risks, monitoring indicators, etc.).
Ensure regulatory and professional monitoring. Broadcast it. Ethics and integrity of the different departments
Coordinate work programmed with other risk management functions to avoid stacking effects that undermine the clarity and credibility of the risk management framework.
Manage the activities of the Field Investigation Associates who are responsible for carrying out fraud and tamper investigation in the field
Control costs of the stipends etc. for the Field Investigation Representative ensuring that expenditure is commensurate with results/resolutions in the field
Ensure that the team has clear, measurable targets and KPIs.
Coach the team to achieve these targets and work with them to increase their efficiency and effectively solve cases they might face in the course of their work
Support in following /investigations of any internal fraud cases including filing cases with the legal authorities when required.
For manager roles only:
At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports.
We believe that great managers:
Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an enabling environment for effective action and bold decision which contribute to successful delivery of results.
Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.
Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.
Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.
Knowledge and skills
Experience:
At least 3 years’ experience in risk and compliance management
Experience in enterprise risk management, implementation and review of internal control systems and processes
Risk analysis and assessment
Process modelling
Internal control reference networks
Information systems to include mastery of data analysis tools
Regulatory environment
Communication and animation tools
Ability to manage conflicts
Ability to define and set objectives
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
Certification in Audit or Risk Assessment as an added advantage
Language(s):
English
Technology:
Experience in technology required for the role
We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!