Controls and Compliance Analyst

Job description

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS:

Position Overview:

The C&C Analyst provides controls, compliance, metrics, and business continuity support for assigned Global Business Services and the Southern Africa Business Unit as part of the EEA GBS Controls and Compliance team.  The C&C Analyst is responsible for the controls focused on policy development, training, implementation, and compliance testing, reporting and issue resolution.  This role is primarily assigned to support the Southern Africa Business Unit and will be located in Johannesburg, South Africa.   

JOB SUMMARY

Key Responsibilities will include:

· Providing support in the areas of Controls, Compliance, Metrics, and Business Continuity Planning across financial/transactional cycles as well as Operational requirements;
· Maintaining and monitoring the Global Risk and Controls Responsibility Matrix for assigned client base;
· Serving as the primary liaison and central coordination point internal audit including the planning, issue escalation, assisting with developing and tracking of applicable management action plans.
· Helping to maintain current narratives for all key business unit related processes in close co-operation with process owners in GFO and BU.
· Distribute monthly violation reporting and follow up with BU on action steps;
· Coordinating the review of Company and Local polices/guidelines with focus on the controls and compliance requirements and coordinating with the process owners any update requirements;
· Assisting process owners with training and implementation of policies and new AIC requirements;
· Supporting all aspects of routine Corporate Audits (planning, execution, coordination and close-out)
· Representing controls and compliance on client led projects or process implementations;
· Providing guidance on the Company’s Request for Approval (RFA) process by coordinating approval routes and reviewing SAP approval workflow to ensure alignment with Company DOA and LCOA requirements. 
· Coordinating the LCOA update process and ensuring SAP release strategies are current and in line with the LCOA while ensuring overall adherence to the Company’s DOA;
· Ensuring appropriate access to key Company systems and applications (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, Shared Folders, etc.).
· Driving management routines with key stakeholders at various levels to build awareness of critical changes to the control environment, status of self-assessment and recommendations for change.

 

Function Specific Activities:

· Develop and promote internal controls, standards and processes to ensure accuracy and consistency in data used for decision-making, internal/external reporting and communications.
· Review methodology, inputs, and compliance with policies and procedures to ensure accuracy of reporting and data integrity for area of responsibility.
· Establish, update, implement, and/or promote Company and/or local policies, procedures, and programs, etc.
· Establish, maintain, and promote internal controls (e.g., adherence to Chart of Authority, separation of duties, etc.) to safeguard the Company's assets.
· Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert for client area back to the finance organization on risk and impact of business strategies (e.g., financial policies, programs, Company investments, capabilities, long-range goals and objectives, insurance, and exposures).

Qualifications / Experience:

Minimum 3 to 5 years internal/external audit experience in the Coca-Cola system, multinational environment or minimum Top 10 audit firm. Third level qualification: Degree or Diploma in a Business, Accounting or other related field or relevant TCCC experience.  Accounting qualification from a recognised Accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is essential.  Strong knowledge of Accounting standards, US GAAP and SOX also essential.

Core Competencies:

· Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.
· Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.
· Delivers Results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.
· Imports and Exports Good Ideas:  Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
· Develops and Inspires Others: Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.

Technical Skills:

· Control Environment. Ability to assess current controls to ensure that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are authorized, recorded, and reported. This may include designing and implementing cost-effective systems and procedures properly and communicating changes effectively.
· Control Systems. Knowledge of industry's best practices with respect to controls and information security in order to recommend improvements and savings to clients.
· Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of international, U.S. or local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This includes the ability to apply these principles and determine compliance with the principles.
· Financial Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of the Company's financial policies and procedures including Standard Practices and Procedures, Standard Accounting Codes, Reporting And Budgeting, Code of Business Conduct, ISSCOM, as well as internal policies and procedures specific to area of responsibility (e.g., controller's group, fountain, operations, manufacturing).
· Auditing Standards. Knowledge of professional auditing standards, processes and procedures including auditing standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO), Information Systems Audit Control Association (ISACA), and International Organization of Standards (ISO) to ensure the Company's rights are protected against regulatory encroachments.

Other skills:

· Strong SAP and Microsoft Office  skills; Innate planning and organization skills Relentless, self-starter who can deliver and communicate with numerous stakeholders and propose solutions to mitigate risk in a dynamic environmen

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

Relocation costs are not provided for this job. By applying for this job, candidates understand and acknowledge that the Company will not provide relocation assistance or support and that relocation will be entirely the responsibility of the candidate.