Testing Partner - Risk & Control

About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide independent and objective assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of control environment, in accordance with client Policy, 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.

Candidate’s profile:

• 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

Role description

• 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.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration with Bus/Functions.
  • Ensure testing scope is kept up to date.
  • Ownership of reporting activities.
• Active participation in the testing activities both testing and reviewing internal controls.
• Responsible for the execution of the performance management processes for team members.
• Responsible for the allocation of tasks within the team, ensuring that team members are fully utilized in line with their capacity.
• Demand and resource availability tracking/communication.
• Training new joiners.
• Team mentoring and motivation.

Participate/Lead ZICTT Continuous Improvement projects or workstreams aligned with team goals.

Purpose

Leads a team that executes assigned activities in relation to internal controls timely and accurately. Collaborates effectively, providing support, review and challenge, to leaders within area of responsibility.

Nature of Work

Key Accountabilities

Supports senior risk and controls specialists in matters requiring their attention. Participates in meetings to provide guidance, updates or advice on projects and initiatives in assigned area. Collects and prepares information, data and presentations. Engages with control owners to ensure that risk management activities are being completed on a timely basis.

Governance: Produces policies and other governance documents.

Risk Identification and Assessment: Supports the review and challenge of risks and control activities within area of responsibility. Risk Response: Supports the review and challenge of internal controls.

Monitoring: Performs monitoring activities.

Assurance: Performs assurance activities, validates findings and observations with relevant stakeholders and documents results.

 Reporting: Contributes to the production of risk and control reporting.

Training: Develops and facilitates training and training materials to stakeholders, promoting a disciplined risk culture.

Leadership: Lead a team, setting objectives, reviewing performance and participating in selection and promotion decisions to ensure that staff have the necessary skills and understanding to deliver the team's objectives.

Performance Management Accountabilities

Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.

Take accountability for participating in the performance management cycle.

Take action to improve performance on the job.

Assist and support co-workers.

Take action to manage own personal development.

Skills

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