IC Compliance Analyst at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Review, develop, initiate, maintain and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of FFS environment and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
•   Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
•   Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/ concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
•   Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Senior Management, IMG ICO and Corporate Committees informed of the operation and progress of compliance and internal control efforts.
•   Periodically review and revise procedures with line management in light of changes in organisational needs or regulatory requirements. Direct focus on compliance and standardization of global procedures (where applicable).
•   Provide technical input and recommendations regarding changes to policies, systems, processes, procedures and methodologies.
•   Plan, review and provide guidance to Operations on Self-Assessment Tool (MCRP) to mitigate risks in line with Corporate Financial Controls.
•   Develop audit investigations in accordance with Risk Assessment/Identification and report out on observations and delinquencies (Independently investigating and acting on matters related to compliance).
•   Implement and execute departmental and regional initiated specific investigations.
•   Monitor and evaluate effectiveness and sustainability of corrective action plans proposed and implemented related to comments/issues identified by GAO (Global Auditor Office); operationally identified comments (OIC); PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Audit Engagements through GRC (corrective Action Website) Management.
•   Plan and follow up/obtain evidences for OIC's / GAO comments and conclude on effectiveness in order to close issues.
•   Ensure alignment of procedures to Finance Manual (FM).
•   Support all external audits (GAO, PwC, etc.),
•   Support maintenance and registration of regulatory body requirements (NCR, FSCA).
•   Maintain Basic Control File,
•   Maintain Business Continuity Plan,
•   Build relationships with FCE ICO and FFS management to understand issues, manage expectations and identify control improvements. 
•   Perform or assist with special studies of operating processes and systems as requested.
•   Lead the monthly IC meetings with FFS management 
•   Support JV Risk and Compliance Meeting input required  
•   Provide training and assistance in risk/compliance matters
•   Cascade control issues, trend data, new policies, updated approval authorities throughout the organization.
•   Ensure new products introduced are in line with global procedures.
•   Facilitate preparation of Application Control Review ACR with business owners and IT to ensure all control issues identified in the ACR, finalise meeting minutes and close the ACR 
•   Work with Ford’s ICO office to ensure intercompany transactions meet compliance requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification: Commercial Degree/Diploma,  
• 3-5 years' experience 
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be advantageous
• Experience: Supervisory skills (ideally through progression from clerkship), Practical Investigative Financial, Policy and Procedural application