Description
Job Purpose/Mission
ENGIE is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and accurate Head of Internal Audit & Controlling with a passion in renewable energy and financial inclusion to join our team. The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will bring a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
This position will be part of the Global Finance team that is mainly based in Berlin, Germany and Kampala, Uganda.
The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will assure and coordinate specific audit missions across EEA and a timely and accurate reporting and follow-up of the different controlling activities across EEA.
The Internal Audit & Controlling department is responsible for EEA’s compliance including internal control activities, business control and general risk management.
The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will report directly to the Head of Finance & Legal.
Responsibilities
Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Determining internal audit scope and developing annual audit plans aligned with EEA’s Internal Audit Committee approval
Oversee the preparation and present reports that reflect audit’s results, process documentation and recommendations
Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
Maintain open communication with management and the internal audit committee
Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
Assure coordination and communication with ENGIE’s internal audit & controlling teams
Lead the implementation of an internal control process (“INCOME”) aligned with the group guidelines and follow-up of the action plans
Lead the annual Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) process aligned with the group guidelines
Uphold extremely high ethical standards
Manage the Internal Audit & Controlling team
Experience and skills
Experience:
At least 8 years of experience required in internal audit, controlling or finance
Solid and secure accounting skills
Experience with risk assessment and internal control systems is a must
Experience in an audit firm is a must
Experience as Financial Controller is a must
Pronounced analytical skills, high attention to detail and independent way of working
Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
Sound independent judgement
Qualifications:
Master Degree in Finance or similar
Chartered Financial Analyst or other distinctions desired
Language(s):
English
French and/or Portuguese is a plus
Technology:
Have solid experience in MS Office applications
Experience with ERP systems
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