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Your Mission:
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Internal Control Specialist to enhance the internal control framework across all Schneider Electric entities in Anglophone Africa.
This role involves contributing to the continuous improvement of internal controls, implementing action plans, and addressing areas requiring specific attention as requested by management.
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The successful candidate will champion key internal controls, raise awareness, and ensure the effective segregation of duties within the territory. Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for only 8 months.
Your Role - Magic happens when you bring great people together!
• Strategic Planning - Internal Controls:
o Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls within defined business perimeters.
o Design and implement value-added internal control processes as preventive measures.
• Operational Execution - Internal Controls:
o Support the Key Internal Controls Self-Assessment process.
o Execute and implement necessary action plans.
• Relationship Management:
o Influence and persuade management on the value proposition and required actions for internal controls.
o Translate feedback from business and management into actionable plans.
o Actively participate in management meetings.
o Collaborate with other Internal Controllers and Global Internal Audit teams to ensure alignment with group policies.
• Additional Responsibilities:
o Serve as the process owner for certain key internal controls and oversee their implementation.
o Act as the segregation of duties correspondent and contribute to the Chart of Authority within the territory.
o Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure internal controls are in place and action plans are implemented where necessary.
o Network with local internal controllers to share best practices and guidance.
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Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in any major will be considered (with a preference for Finance/Accounting).
• Total of 7 to 10 years of professional experience, including 5 to 7 years in Big 4 (audit), Internal Audit focused on internal control and compliance, or key roles within operational or financial functions with a broad view of business processes.
• SAP experience is highly desired.
• Proven experience in internal control processes and implementation.
• Strong strategic planning and operational execution skills.
• Excellent relationship management and communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with management and stakeholders.
Why us?
At Schneider Electric, we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to use energy and efficiency to enable life, progress, and sustainability for all. Our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential and foster a sense of ownership in their work.
We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. We value differences and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.
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Schedule: Full-time
Req: 0099NT