Senior Internal Control Specialist

Job Purpose

* The Senior Internal Control Specialist's mission is part of a structured internal control approach that is consistent with the risks identified, unifying and providing added value for the Group's entities

Main Scope/Responsibilities

* Maintain and develop the internal control reference framework, contribute to the development and updating of policies and procedures, and provide support/training for Stakeholders (JESA Entities)
* Implement (or continue to deploy) the relevant tools for internal control and compliance processes (Procedures, Charter, Control sheets…)
* Monitor and support the business lines in carrying out first-level controls and challenge them on the control system.
* Conducting control missions of the organization's processes to minimize risk, improve performance and productivity, and ensure that operations comply with established rules and delegations of authority.
* Formulating recommendations, co-constructing remediation/action plans, and monitoring their implementation.
* Participate in defining the annual plan for internal control reviews in the Group's entities, covering the various processes and areas of risk & participating in their implementation.
* Monitor the risk on Receivable Accounts and challenge the provisioning plan (Risky AR monitoring).
* Check the reliability of the information system and financial and operational reporting (WIP, AR, Cost, Revenue…..)
* Check the regularity of financial transactions and their compliance with procedures, laws, and regulations (GL Accounts Analysis, Reconciliations…..)
* Participating in the mapping of financial and accounting risks and ensuring that they are regularly updated.
* Reporting on internal control activities (Monthly reporting and monitoring plans).
* Manage external audit assignments and ensure the consistency and reliability of the data/ information shared with auditors.
* Participate as required in co-leading projects to implement new processes or systems.

NEFS - No Exception For Safety

* Adhere to all company HSE policies and procedures.
* Prioritize Health and Safety in all Work interactions as JESA value.
* Never bypass safety controls or engage in unsafe practices.
* Identify potential hazards in your work area and take steps to minimize risk.

Education

* Bac + 5
* Curricula: Higher education in audit, finance, or management control experience in an audit or consultancy firm

Global Experience

* 4 to 8 years

Specific Experience In The Position

* In-depth knowledge of Moroccan accounting regulations Tools, processes, methods, and analysis-oriented, with an appetite for information systems. Good knowledge of ERP systems (ideally SAP) and the Office pack. Good experience with specific internal control/audit (and ideally compliance) tools. Rigorous, proactive, and forward-thinking, with proven adaptability and writing skills.