Analyst - Financial & Operational Control

Main Purpose:

• Identifying process risks through continuous monitoring consisting of review of business processes and
supervising financial and operational environment and relevant mitigating controls necessary for effective and
efficient operations
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management process and perform testing
of controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
• Participate in the process of defining policies and procedures for the organisation in co-ordination with all the
relevant business owners to ensure an adequate control framework is embedded across all processes.
• Coordinate control changes, process redesigns and new procedures implementation
• Focused desk reviews as per the risk plan or per management request
• Support the business re-engineering and system development projects initiated by the management

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

• CA (1st/ 2nd attempt)

• 2-5 years in internal audit / external audit or in a controlling function in the Oil or Metals industry or a leading consultancy firm or in the Commodity Trading sector in a similar role

• Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English

• Should have strong analytical and influencing skills and be a conceptual problem solver and focus on developing a strong understanding of the industry, sector and business environment

• Ability to act optimally in an international business and multicultural context

• Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with varying levels in the organization.

• Independent, flexible and proactive teammate who can also take the lead in assignments

• Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a pressured environment.

• Committed to self-development

• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

• Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture

• Willingness to travel as per project’s requirements.

Desirable
• Oil/Metals/Commodity Trading/Financial Markets business experience
• ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications would be considered as an asset.
• Knowledge of accounting mentorship (Dutch GAAP and IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivatives

Key Responsibilities
• Perform reviews in line with the risks associated with the processes or as mandated by the management
• Continuously evaluate existing controls, policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement
• Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of overall control environment
• Discuss findings with key team members and report issues timely to the management
• Ensure that the controls framework is up to date and periodically updated In line with developments in the business environment
• Identify / assist / support management in implementing operational efficiency improvements as well as in system development initiatives.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Deals Desk
• Operations
• Trade Finance
• Treasury
• Settlements
• Commercial