Analyst - Financial & Operational Control

Job Description

• Identifying process risks through continuous monitoring consisting of review of business processes and supervising financial and operational environment and relevant mitigating controls necessary for effective and efficient operations • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management process and perform testing of controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations • Participate in the process of defining policies and procedures for the organisation in co-ordination with all the relevant business owners to ensure an adequate control framework is embedded across all processes. • Coordinate control changes, process redesigns and new procedures implementation • Focused desk reviews as per the risk plan or per management request • Support the business re-engineering and system development projects initiated by the management • CA (1st/ 2nd attempt) • 2-5 years in internal audit / external audit or in a controlling function in the Oil or Metals industry or a leading consultancy firm or in the Commodity Trading sector in a similar role • Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English • Should have strong analytical and influencing skills and be a conceptual problem solver and focus on developing a strong understanding of the industry, sector and business environment • Ability to act optimally in an international business and multicultural context • Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with varying levels in the organization. • Independent, flexible and proactive teammate who can also take the lead in assignments • Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a pressured environment. • Committed to self-development • Excellent time management and interpersonal skills • Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture • Willingness to travel as per project’s requirements. Desirable • Oil/Metals/Commodity Trading/Financial Markets business experience • ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications would be considered as an asset. • Knowledge of accounting mentorship (Dutch GAAP and IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivatives Key Responsibilities • Perform reviews in line with the risks associated with the processes or as mandated by the management • Continuously evaluate existing controls, policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement • Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of overall control environment • Discuss findings with key team members and report issues timely to the management • Ensure that the controls framework is up to date and periodically updated In line with developments in the business environment • Identify / assist / support management in implementing operational efficiency improvements as well as in system development initiatives. • Deals Desk • Operations • Trade Finance • Treasury • Settlements • Commercial