Full-Time Internal Control Team Leader

Overall Purpose of Job: The Internal control team leader will play a critical role in leading and managing the internal control function in KBS. This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance to respective policies and processes and also creating additional controls to mitigate risks.

Main tasks, roles and responsibilities:

1. SSC operation related tasks:
• Design and prepare annual “Internal control Plan” by applying risk-based approach to ensure the organisation complies with internal regulations / policies and established protocols.
• Undertake the approved internal control plan in line with agreed procedures liaising with all parties.
• Identify and document the key controls within each key processes of major functions / stream (e.g., program, finance, logistics, engagement, etc.,) to ensure the risk / negative exposures can be properly controlled.
• Evaluate on a periodic basis the effectiveness of the key controls via testing or other methods.
• Provide observation and recommendation to various control owners for improving the control/adding new controls, and follow up within reasonable timeframe.
• Co-ordinate with functional teams for necessary training to the staff for the purpose of improving control adherence.
• Provides input on team member performance for evaluation purposes.
• Examines the management operations, internal control systems and accounting records for adequacy.
• Obtains and documents an understanding of business requirements related risks and relevant control measures.
• Determines the correct scope of internal control audits related to business processes, the platforms and information systems supporting the business processes, the IT roles and responsibilities and associated business risks and strategic choices.
• Issue yearly internal control report
• Performs follow ups on recommendations from prior internal control reports.
• Prepares flowcharts of operations on an as-needed basis.
• Ensures that working papers contain adequate evidence to support conclusions and adhere to standards.
• Performs special projects such as Annual Risk Assessment and other management reports if needed.
• Briefs management on reviews and status of projects.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations and guidance for the team. Sets work priorities and monitors progress.
• Approve payments as a team leader according to the set requirements
• Performs other related work as assigned

HU legal entity tasks:

• Create effective control environment and perform testing
• Create policies to ensure compliance
• Conducting audits of policy and compliance to standards
• Execute quality controls over policies available in the company
• Hold trainings on T&E to ensure compliance in employee’s claim

Experiences and requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Work experiences – time/seniority/ sector: Proven experience in internal control management, shared services, or related field, with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical/ IT knowledge: Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects within defined timelines.Solid understanding of internal controls, financial processes, systems, and best practices, with a focus on process improvement and automation.
• Language – with level Fluent English German preferred Mobility requirements As per need

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality service and results.
• Experience in project management.

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