Internal Control Officer at Watershed Consulting

• To ensure company compliance with regards to contract management, monitoring and advising on internal and business controls and compliance issues within our organization. Collaborating with Finance department on Risk Management, Internal Audit and Group Compliance. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the function of the Primary Compliance system Administrator:

• Perform daily operation to ensure compliance process is in line with Policy, Criteria Chart and Initiation Manual.
• Promote compliance awareness and educate management and staff about  compliance.
• Conduct monthly analysis of approved compliance per Criteria Chart

Maintain a register of internal policies and procedure to ensure corporate governance and compliance is maintained:

• Initiate annual process review of policies and procedures.
• Includes the digitisation and maintenance of the digital and physical repository.
• Maintains an accurate level of internal controls, which encompasses policy management, risk assessments, standards & controls, training and awareness as well as supporting internal control spot checks and audits.
• The Internal Control Officer acts as sparring partner of the Group Risk Compliance Manager at(Regional Headquarter) Governance, Risk & Compliance department.

Maintain and update contract register of all company contracts in adherence to the Contract Management Policy, these include: 

• Third Party Contracts (vendor)  
• Customer Contracts
• Liaison between POPIA consultants and relevant departments.
• Assist with adhoc administrative support as required by the Executive team.

Skills Requirements

Education

• Legal Certificate required however a Diploma in Business Administration / Business Economic or Law Degree will be advantageous. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent thinker.
• Professional discretion.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Team Player, focussed on collaboration with different stakeholders in locally and internationally

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in the field of Internal Control/Business control or Compliance.