Testing Partner - Risk & Control

• The purpose of the role is to provide independent and objective assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of control environment, and focus on the company’s Key Controls.
• The team provides this service in over 40 reporting units across the globe: EMEA, APAC, LatAm.
• The incumbent in the position will actively participate in the improvement of internal controls of the company by ensuring compliance with the client policies and Guidelines.

• Responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of the internal control testing scope for the assigned BU/Function.
• Ownership of BU/Function relationships, including:
  • Maintaining and managing relationships with BUs/Functions
  • Ensuring effective communication and collaboration with BUs/Functions
  • Ensuring testing scope is kept up to date
• Ownership of reporting activities.
• Actively participate in:
  • Internal control testing activities
  • Reviewing internal controls
• Responsible for execution of performance management processes for team members.
• Allocate tasks within the team, ensuring resources are fully utilized based on capacity.
• Track and communicate demand and resource availability.
• Train new joiners.
• Provide team mentoring and motivation.
• Participate in or lead ZICTT Continuous Improvement projects/workstreams aligned with team goals.

Purpose

• Lead a team that executes assigned internal control activities timely and accurately.
• Collaborate effectively while providing:
  • Support
  • Review
  • Challenge
    to leaders within the area of responsibility.

Nature of Work – Key Accountabilities
General Responsibilities

• Support senior risk and controls specialists on matters requiring attention.
• Participate in meetings to provide:
  • Guidance
  • Updates
  • Advice on projects and initiatives
• Collect and prepare:
  • Information
  • Data
  • Presentations
• Engage with control owners to ensure risk management activities are completed on time.

Governance

• Produce policies and governance documents.

Risk Identification and Assessment

• Support review and challenge of:
  • Risks
  • Control activities

Risk Response

• Support review and challenge of internal controls.

Monitoring

• Perform monitoring activities.

Assurance

• Perform assurance activities.
• Validate findings and observations with stakeholders.
• Document results.

Reporting

• Contribute to risk and control reporting.

Training

• Develop and facilitate:
  • Training programs
  • Training materials
• Promote a disciplined risk culture.

Leadership

• Lead a team by:
  • Setting objectives
  • Reviewing performance
  • Participating in selection and promotion decisions
• Ensure team members possess necessary skills and understanding to achieve objectives.

Performance Management Accountabilities

• Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
• Take accountability for participation in the performance management cycle.
• Take action to improve performance on the job.
• Assist and support co-workers.
• Take action to manage personal development.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting / Finance/ Economics/ IT Computer science or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience managing teams of 5 or more people.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to provide constructive feedback in a manner that results in improved performance.
• Flexibility and demonstrated ability to adapt well in a changing environment.
• 5+ years of postgraduate experience in internal controls or in audit.
• Significant knowledge of IT controls, Finance & Accounting processes/controls or Audit is a pre-requisite.
• Previous experience with global/regional audit or internal controls engagements will be viewed as a strong asset.
• English C1.
• Portuguese, Spanish, German or Italian nice to have.
• Experience in SOX (internal controls) or having worked in a SOX environment will be an advantage.
• A recognized accounting qualification e.g. CIA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA as additional plus.
• Audit - Analytical Mindset.
• Knowledge of Organization and Control Environments, Audit Risk Assessment, Internal & External Audit Standards.
• Strong Relationship Management skills.
• Customer and solution oriented.
• Proactive and takes the initiative when dealing with challenges.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure

Functional Skills

• Risk Management Expertise – Proficiency Level 2
• Risk & Control – Proficiency Level 3
• Risk Advisory – Proficiency Level 2
• Knowledge of Regulatory Environment – Proficiency Level 2
• Risk Report Writing – Proficiency Level 1

Cross-Functional Skills

• Business Acumen – Proficiency Level 1
• Capability Building – Proficiency Level 2
• Change Management – Proficiency Level 1
• Critical Thinking – Proficiency Level 2
• Data Analytics – Proficiency Level 2
• Data Visualization – Proficiency Level 1
• Data Literacy – Proficiency Level 2
• Effective Communication – Proficiency Level 2
• Negotiation – Proficiency Level 1
• Project / Program Management – Proficiency Level 1
• Stakeholder Management – Proficiency Level 2
• Policy Writing – Proficiency Level 1