Corporate Finance, mgmt at British American Tobacco (BAT)

Purpose:

The role leads the review of processes and systems at BAT Kenya plc for compliance with BAT Group and local corporate governance requirements.

Dimensions:

Principal Accountabilities

Perform compliance reviews on pre-identified high-risk processes and prepare written reports for Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team that clearly and accurately explain the findings and action plans for improvement.
Conduct independent risk-based operational process reviews to help ensure that the systems and procedures support the achievement of business goals and objectives.
Drive review of risk & control framework and lead cross-functional teams in self-assessment of internal controls (annual control navigator assessment) and monitor implementation of remedial action plans.
Perform ad-hoc reviews and investigations into suspected irregularities and report the same to the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team.
Provide formal training for the operating companies’ management and staff to raise awareness of risk and controls.
Provide administrative support to the Board Audit & Risk Committee of BAT Kenya plc, including preparation of audit committee papers
Develop and drive process efficiency improvements, based on best practice and in line with Group standardisation.
Provide administrative support in the lead up to, during and after external and internal audits.
Monthly monitoring and reporting of internal controls and governance as per the Terms of Reference of the Kenya Governance Committee.
Develop leadership skills for own career advancement.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills andExperience

Knowledge / Qualifications

Financial or audit background with a professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA, CPA) and a relevant university degree.
Minimum of 8 years relevant finance/audit experience of which at least 3 years should have been in a controlling or audit related field.
Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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 jobholder 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 partnership with the Head Office Finance team.

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 and bringing these 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.

Working relationships

Internal

External

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