Finance Internal Control Manager

Job Purpose:

The Finance Internal Control Manager should lead efforts to support all functions to document and improve standard operating procedures (policies, procedures and guidelines) and training for compliance & monitoring. The person shall be responsible for documenting finance processes to ensure controls are established to oversight operations & minimise. They are partners with subject matter experts to ensure that high quality internal control assessments and financial statement reviews are available & followed by all members in the organisation (finance, accounting, purchasing, inventory management, etc).

Responsibilities:

• Accounting Manual Development: Create accounting manuals that outline policies, procedures, and best practices. Ensure manuals align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.

• SOP creation: Develop detailed standard operating procedures for accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure SOPs are practical and implementable. Consult & provide guidance & information to internal stakeholders on process development or redesign initiatives.

• Manage partners effectively with key stakeholders to gather and validate flowcharts and narratives need for the standard operation procedures library.

• Create, enhance, and maintain the procedures library which includes a complete range of policies, procedures and best practices usable by teams to efficiently and effectively support country operations for all functions (finance, accounting, business development, procurement).

• ERP Process and Control Improvements: Manage & negotiate the timelines for process improvement projects focusing in development, implementation & operation of new business process.

• Act as a main business process improvement expertise contact point and provide direction and guidance to stakeholders in process design, process support and process operations.

• Risk Assessment: Identify risks that could reasonably be expected to result in material misstatement of the financial statement, identify deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal control.

• Assess the impact of possible changes in external environment and within business model that may render internal control ineffective.

• Tax Compliances: Stay up to date on changes in financial regulations, manage and comply with UK government reporting requirements and tax filing.

• Conducting Audits: Execute audits across various departments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, and operational efficiency.

• Follow-up on Recommendations: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure corrective actions are taken.

• Reporting: Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to MD and Chairman, ensuring clarity and actionable insights. Monitor & provide updates on post-implementation and conformance reviews with focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

• Special Projects: Participate in special projects or investigations as required, addressing specific concerns raised by management or the board.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Previous experience of 7-10 years in a similar role and experience with documenting and flowcharting business processes, in particular finance related processes.

• FMCG experience or within the Big Four would be desirable.

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.

• Excellent overall IT experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook and ERP.

• Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to communicate with people at all levels within the organisation.

• Can work on own initiative and as part of a team with shifting priorities.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to write policies and procedures and to map and analyse processes required.

• Able to see the bigger picture and understand the holistic approach to process improvement.

• Positive, pro-active attitude.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm (1 hour lunch) - Office Based

If you are interested in this role and working for Veetee, please send your CV to recruitment@veetee.com