Internal Control Lead (Temp role - 7 month contract)

About The Job

Danone Business Services (DBS) is looking for a talented Internal Control Lead (Temp role - 7 month contract) to be based in Cairo, Egypt like you!

In the context of Specialized Nutrition MENA, you will be responsible to follow through, end-to-end on ensuring a high level of internal control in the CBU, focusing specifically on

• The accuracy and reliability of financial reports,
• Compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies (Dango, DAM, WEFI...)
• Prepare the audit group and ensure the implementation of action plans.
  
  

The job scope is mainly designed to serve the Danone Specialized Nutrition business to become the point of contact for business teams to ensure that the organization, governance and processes are enforced and deliver high-quality services. It will cover a leave for 7 months.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and Implement Policies Create and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Monitor Compliance Regularly review and monitor the adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Audit and Review Conduct audits and reviews of processes, controls, and systems to ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Reporting Provide timely and accurate reports on the internal control framework and any deficiencies.
• Training and Guidance Offer training and support to staff on internal control practices and procedures.
• Collaboration Work with various departments to ensure a consistent approach to risk management and control.
  
  

Ensure continuous improvement

• Ensure a Continuous Improvement mindset for local DBS teams identification of improvement opportunities and coordination with Regional Continuous Improvement Team for their validation and implementation
• Stay abreast of the latest developments, best practices and trends to bring leading edge expertise.
  
  

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Business impact The role has an indirect impact on the business results
• Strategic contribution Contribution through a focused plan which is in line with the organization’s targets thereby helping the management take appropriate decisions
• Geographic scope of the job; Middle East & North Africa
• Team management 1 direct report
• Main internal relations All Functions in the organization
  
  

About You

To be successful in the role you should ideally have

Education & Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a Multi-national company in Audit, Internal Audit or Internal Control department
• SAP experience is crucial
• Competency in use of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Power Point.
  
  

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Languages Required

Fluent in English and Arabic.

Functional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal control, auditing standards and financials
• Ability to prioritize and deliver timely while accurately
• Business partnering and service-oriented mindset
• Analytical mindset
• Continuous improvement skills
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Fast execution, doer
• Communication skills- open & effective
• Highly process / KPI driven
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  
  

Mobility

Candidates should be open to move within the region or outside the region with Danone in 3-4 years if such an opportunity will arise which will contribute to his/her career growth.

About Us

Danone is a world-leading food company operating in three business divisions Fresh Dairy Products, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters.

Danone’s mission is Bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have in impacting the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

We offer

Working in Danone MENA is one of the best places to build a strong career through everyday learning, empowerment, and team collaboration in an open culture & environment. Our culture fosters autonomy and empowerment, where your everyday can be a fresh adventure - full of new possibilities and opportunities for your development.

Danone MENA doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where all hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, national origin, age, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect

So, if you are the Internal Control Lead we are looking for, click on “Apply” now!

For more information About Danone, its people and its Business Please Visit www.danone.com