SUPERINTENDENT INTERNAL CONTROL (IT)

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Minimum Required Qualification:NQF 7 (Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma) in a relevant field.The Appointee should:Have at least 5 years experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at an IT supervisory level.Have a minimum of 4 years SOX related experience, i.e., in depth control testing and/or control implementation experience.Have a minimum of 2 years IT control testing experience.Have experience with data process mining solutions.Exhibit computer skills (MS Office).Possess in-depth knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework, along with familiarity with ISO 27001 and/or COBIT.Demonstrate extensive experience in Financial Reporting, SOX Control, and process flow documentation/testing.Demonstrate a good understanding of IT Systems such as SAP, JDE, Symplexity, Maxxess, and Coupa.Exhibit proficiency in the application of SOX section 404 & 302 requirements and internal control concepts.Display strong IT and writing skills.Be able to apply the organization's code of conduct in a work environment.Be able to apply the principles of corporate governance and ethics in a function to improve organizational culture.Be able to apply research techniques to analyse and interpret data.Be able to facilitate and conduct meetings and workshops effectively to achieve organisational outcomes.Demonstrate an understanding of quality requirements for a Quality Management System.Understand the principles of Talent Management and the impact on the organisation.Understand the principles of Performance Management and the impact on the organisation.Have the ability to plan, develop, and deliver presentations and reports for internal and external use.Advantageous Qualifications:Professional certification such as Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Charted Accounted (CA).Additional Requirements:Detailed understanding of SAP GRC will be advantageous.Programming skills will be advantageous.Proficiency in French and/or Finnish will be an advantage.Key Responsibilities:Perform risk analysis to identify financial reporting risks, arising from both manual process activities as well as financial reporting system functionality for in-scope accounts and processes.Identify, design, develop and implement IT general and application SOX controls at the application, database, network and operating system level controls to address financial reporting risks identified.Exploring data process mining capabilities and benefits to the Group and advise on automation and improvements to the control environment.Maintaining financial reporting process documentation (process flows) illustrating the interdependency of manual and automated activities, including IT General and application controls.Collaborate with process and control owners across various departments to understand business processes and ensure that controls are appropriately integrated, designed, and documented.Drive continuous process improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional te