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 position exists to assist the finance function in proactively supporting the operational and finance requirements of the company. 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 of a manufacturing company. Effective and efficient process management in manufacturing, sales and distribution environment.
- Sound Knowledge in FMCG business, Accounting, SAP, Databases.
- Business Acumen and Data analytical skills; Innovative; Communication; Adaptability; Negotiation; Decision Taking and Problem Solving; Attention to detail; sound business judgement.
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.