Process and Compliance Manager Job Vacancy at Coca Cola South Africa

Job Title:Process and Compliance Manager
JOB ID     23198
LOCATION(S)     South Africa
CITY/CITIES     Johannesburg
SPECIFIC LOCATION     ZA-GT-JOHANNESBURG-OFFICE
JOB TYPE    
Full Time
TRAVEL REQUIRED    
25%
RELOCATION PROVIDED    
No
SHIFT    
N/A
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS:

Position Overview:
The closing date is 4th June 2012

The position is responsible for leading the end to end activities relating to
the Process and Compliance function and managing internal and external customer
inquiries. Additionally, the position is responsible for the management of the
Process and Compliance staff which includes hiring, training, assigning and
directing the work flow of the staff.

The Process and Compliance Manager is required to establish internal controls and procedures to protect the assets of the company. Other responsibilities include undertaking a detailed review of Financial processes and updating process narratives, guide discussions on the
segregation of duties, play a lead role in the review and update of role sorts documents between Business Units (BU) and Region Finance Centre(RFC), lead and report on risk based continuous Internal Audits, assessment reviews within the BU & RFC, coordinate between work-streams, liaise with key clients & Audit service providers, oversee implementation of process improvements, coordinate and build out the key performance metric structure for the RFC and build capability of the team.

Function Specific Activities:

• Legal entity scope includes all service and trade companies in Africa. This represents approximately 22 legal entities (4 Languages).
• Provide direct reports with leadership, direction and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills - 2 associates.
• Perform management review and representation activities to attest the accuracy of financial records and compliance with accounting standards and policies
• Prepare and communicate business results and financial reporting packages to various levels of management
• Address non-routine financial/accounting issues and implement courses of action to resolve the issues.
• Establish, maintain and promote internal controls (e.g., adhere to Chart of Authority, separation of duties, ensure SOX compliance, etc.)
• Ensure all accounting entries and authorizations are in compliance with company policies and GAAP.
• Fulfill research requests and respond to internal and external inquires. 
• Continually search for continuous improvement opportunities to drive productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage the KPI process with stakeholders, partners and clients
• Manage communication and interaction with corporate stakeholders and partners
• Meet all assigned Service Level metrics.
• Conduct periodic/ continuous risk based Audit Readiness Reviews for the RFC and BUs
• Coordinate both the Corporate Auditing Department (CAD) and External audits of the locations.
• Ensure implementation of CAD audit report recommendations and External auditor’s management comments


Requirements:
• Fluent in English language
• Work location: Johannesburg, South Africa
• Travel required – 20-30%

Education:
Accounting or Finance Degree required, and additional qualifications such as CA or ACCA also required

Related Work Experience:
At 8-10 years’ work experience in progressive equivalent roles with people management experience. International experience is also preferred.

Core Competencies:
• Drives Innovative Business Improvements:  Develops new insights into solutions
that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that
fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.
• Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives
while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability
to achieve long-term goals.
• Delivers Results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most
value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that
meet or exceed expectations.
• Imports and Exports Good Ideas:  Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas
and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others
• Develops and Inspires Others:  Builds and maintains relationships that
motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal
accomplishments.  Develops self and others to improve performance in current
role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching
to enhance performance.
• Lives the Values: Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through
words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values
of the company.


Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point etc
• General Acceptances Accounting Principles knowledge.
• Solid communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Acting with Integrity: Maintaining a commitment to honesty; models social, ethical, and organizational values; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
• Customer Focus: Making customers (external and internal) and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships; creating and executing plans and solutions in collaboration with the customer.
• Providing Feedback: Objectively observing, analyzing, and sharing your perception of other people's performance to reinforce or redirect behavior to improve performance and business results. Providing feedback that is timely, specific, behavioral, balanced, and constructive.
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a committed member of a team and working with other team members to help complete goals and deliverables.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, or requirements.



At Coca-Cola Ltd. (Canada) you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment.  We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day.  Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world
How to Apply;
http://www.virtualvender.coca-cola.com/na_application.jsp