Job description
British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for an Area Compliance Manager – Corporate Finance to join our team in Nairobi.
The role of leads the review of processes and systems across BAT East & Central Africa for compliance with UK and local Corporate Governance requirements.
It leads the preparation for
Bi-annual review of the risk and controls framework for BAT East & Central Africa
Audit committee papers for the BAT Kenya and BAT Uganda Audit Committees, which occur at least 3 times annual to review business risks and the status of compliance to approved business processes and controls
The East & Central Africa Area Risk & Controls Committee, which meets 2 times in a year to review risks and results of compliance and audit reviews carried out by the Compliance Manager and Internal Audit Manager.
Monthly continuous control dashboards that review effectiveness of system-based controls
Principal Accountabilities
Supervise and conduct independent risk – based operational process reviews to help ensure that the systems and procedures support the achievement of business goals and objectives
Drive risk framework, leading cross functional teams dealing with control navigator initiatives and risk
Perform compliance reviews on pre-identified high-risk processes and prepare written reports for Board of Directors and Senior Management that clearly and accurately explain the findings and action plans for improvement.
Perform adhoc reviews and investigations into suspected irregularities and report the same to the Board of Directors and Senior
Management via a written report
Provide formal training for the operating companies’ management and staff to raise the awareness of risk and control
Provide administrative support to the Local Audit Committees in the respective end markets
Contributes to the successful running of the business through risk based assessments to the corporate objectives
Reviewing and reporting on the control framework that allows the management to meet their duties
Develop and drive efficiency improvements, based on best practice and in line with group standardisation
Ensure entity/functional compliance with local laws and regulations [including tax, minority interests, external regulatory reporting]
Develop leadership skills for own career advancement
Key Success Factors
Clear, concise reports identifying issues, root cause and identifying practical action plans with clear timelines for implementation
Identification of significant issues and weaknesses are identified and brought to the attention of relevant management and staff
Improvement in controls around risk areas identified by the audit committee and senior management
Improved risk and control awareness of management and staff
Essential Requirements Knowledge/Qualifications
A graduate degree in Accounting or Professional Accounting Qualification would be required
A minimum of 5 years relevant financial experience of which at least 2 years should have been in a Controlling or Audit related Finance environment
Working experience of an ERP [SAP, Oracle]
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels within the company and externally
Good influencing skills with ability to interact with all levels of senior management and Board of Directors
An ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and externally – this should be demonstrated by successful experience in business partnership and decision support
Basic understanding of commercial business drivers
Pro-active, persuasive and creative as the job holder will be introducing new rules and changing standards of practice
Project management skills – able to work independently and maintain level of independence whilst working in a partnership with the Head office finance team
