Business Assurance and ICS Manager - Chatswood

• Be part of the world's largest building materials company
• Culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement
• An inclusive and friendly team environment

Holcim has been servicing the infrastructure, construction and mining industries for more than 110 years and employs over 3,000 staff across 300 sites.

Part of the world's largest construction materials company, LafargeHolcim, Holcim is a leading supplier of concrete, aggregates and precast products.

Why join Holcim?

As part of a global company, Holcim offers long term career paths along with a variety of professional development opportunities.

Holcim is proud to be an industry leader in safety and environmental sustainability and is committed to being a good member of the communities we live and work in.

We offer careers for those who seek opportunities to grow and excel, investing in your growth, providing you with direction, leadership and recognition.

Further to this, on offer here is:

• Joining a multinational going through an exciting growth period
• Culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for results
• A great location close by the Chatswood transport interchange

About the role:

• Based in our Chatswood Corporate office
• Maternity Leave Position / 9 Months Fixed term
• Walking distance to the Chatswood Interchange
• Generous base salary + 12.5 % Super

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will contribute to the Internal Control framework which is effective and well understood throughout the organisation.

Lead the planning, management and monitoring of internal controls implementation and operations whilst you ensure compliance with Group ICS requirements and actions required to deliver on an effective Business Assurance function.

Key aspects of the role are:

The role will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Internal Framework which ensures agreed business internal controls are designed and operating.

• Continuously promote the internal controls concept in Holcim Australia and New Zealand by using training and communication to develop a mature understanding and ownership of the Internal Controls Framework by all levels including business and functional leaders.
• Be the primary responsible for the Global SAP GRC, which is standardised by the Global Internal Control community, ensuring that control descriptions are localised where required and Control Owners and Control Approvers are trained.
• Manage and monitor processes to ensure that the internal controls deliverables are produced in high quality and within the agreed timelines.
• Provide timely reports on ICS status, issues and support required.
• Work closely with all areas of the business with a view to improve the overall performance in the Internal Controls audit by external audit
• Establish and maintain compensating controls, but ensure their use is minimized and a continual reduction in conflicts reported.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve or escalation issues.
• Keep abreast of all new or changed Policies and Directives issued by Group and perform gap analysis with local Policies/Directives.
• Responsible for communicating with the relevant stakeholders within the business in relation to new Policies and Directives and identifying a plan for update and implementation.
• Build a strong controlled culture by driving change to embed internal controls throughout the business.
• Ensure the correct approval processes are followed for new/changed Policies and Directives.
• Responsible for applying and implementing Business Risk Management (BRM) including identifying, coordinating and documenting the risk management plan to ensure the risks are mitigated and monitored.
• Facilitate the risk assessment workshops and / or meetings with Management
• Develop a flexible Control Self-Assessment (CSA) annual plan in conjunction with the Business Unit CFOs using an appropriate risk-based methodology including any risks or internal control concerns identified by all relevant parties.
• Effectively coordinate process and location reviews including a defined scope, comprehensive fact gathering and analysis, obtaining EGM sign off and monitoring adherence with action plans.
• Provide support/advice to stakeholders by developing effective relationships and assessing whether appropriate controls are in place and understood.
• Evaluate the business' policies, processes and controls and provide recommendations on how they can be improved.
• Collaborate, where appropriate, with other functions to improve information for decision making across the organization, strengthen the lines of defence to manage risks and streamline compliance management.
• Report and communicate the observations and recommendations from each CSA to Holcim Australia and New Zealand management.
• Coordinate any follow-up reviews as required and assist Management to assess if the action plans have been appropriately addressed.
• Undertake any ad hoc/special tasks or projects requested by the Executive Committee.
• Review new or changed processes and/or controls and document recommendations to control risks throughout the process.

Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years working experience
• Internal audit experience in a multinational company or external audit experience (minimum 2-4 years)
• Accounting, finance or operational experience
• Knowledge of sound business and accounting/control practices and computer systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• Effective communication with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels in an appropriate, timely and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Problem solving capabilities with a good understanding of the business process.
• High level of understanding of application controls in a computer environment.
• An ability to extract and interrogate diverse data and reports.
• Knowledge of SAP system (proficiency can be developed after hiring)
• General computer skills, especially Google applications and Microsoft applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.

Type: Fixed Term

Category: Accounting

Reference ID: DF000898

Date Posted: 09/03/2020