Internal Control Manager

Ethio Impact Consulting plc is looking for a Internal Control Manager on behalf of a Beverage company Key leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of financial and operational controls. Responsible for monitoring and verifying the adequacy, effectiveness, and correct operation of the internal control system by supervising the deployment of first level controls, and for overseeing the performance of 2nd level controls. Crucial role in safeguarding the company assets, ensuring adherence to internal procedures and relevant body of rules and enhancing the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain relationships with the head of departments, the leadership team
• Coordinate the Internal Control deployment objectives and the implementation of action plans.
• Intervene in the unblocking of bottlenecks in the implementation of Internal Control action plans.
• Review evidence provided for closing of action measures and take an active part in necessary improvement.
• Coordinate the presentation of local evidence of control to the Group Internal Control stakeholders and follow up on the directions emerging from this exchange.
• Coordinate the development of transversal solutions and procedures by the business and develop tools to help the business maintain agreed methodology of controls.
• Plan, lead, organize, staff & control departments overall activities.
• Design and implement procedures, systems and tools to maximize departmental operating efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through periodic performance evaluations and ongoing feedback
• Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or the CEO

DEPARTMENT: Internal Control

Qualifications:

• MA in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration or Management or related field of studies
• ACCA certification a plus,
• Diploma in IFRS ACCA certification a plus
• 11-15 years experience
• Advanced Financial Acumen
• Advanced Financial Acumen
• In-depth knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of automation tools (Power Automate and similar tools
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to changing business needs
• French speaker a plus.