Executive - Internal Audit
EXECUTIVE – INTERNAL AUDIT
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), manufacturer of Elephant House Soft Drinks and Ice Creams is a leading consumer food company in Sri Lanka. CCS is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.
The company is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Executive - Internal Audit. The primary purpose of this position is to support the execution of internal audit verifications, ensuring the validity and existence of trade discounts and trade assets issued by the distributors for outlets. Additionally, the individual in this role is responsible for timely communication of observations identified during market visits to the management within specified timelines. The position will be on a Fixed Term Contract basis and based in Ranala.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop audit programs and conduct ad-hoc reviews to test and evaluate key risk areas related to trade claims.
- Verify the accuracy of applied trade claims, ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures, and maintain proper documentation.
- Conduct thorough market audits of the company's trade claims.
- Prepare and communicate timely observations and recommendations on internal controls to stakeholders and management and follow up on the effective implementation of action plans within agreed timelines.
- Manage trade claims and improve current processes to ensure efficient reimbursement with effective controls.
- Identify and initiate projects for cost savings and process improvement in areas identified through internal audits.
Person Specifications
- Part qualified in Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA) or CIMA/ACCA.
- A Degree in Management/ Finance/ Accounting will be an added advantage.
- 2-3 years of experience in handling internal audits, risk, and control with exposure to the manufacturing and FMCG industries will be a definite advantage.
- An understanding of the operational/distribution behavior, effective and efficient process management and sales and distribution environment in manufacturing companies will be an added advantage.
- Experience in working with accounting systems and familiarity with SAP ERP would be an added advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Sinhala. Basic proficiency in Tamil would be an advantage in operations.
- Independent/ self-motivated individual to work with minimum supervision and a strong team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A willingness to travel within the country when needed.
If you are confident that you possess the above requirement, please send your cv, which includes the names of two non-related referees. Click on the advert now to join our team via Elephant House Careers site.