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Few companies founded in 1902 are still going from strength to strength. Fewer still are leaders in more than 55 markets. And with one billion adult smokers around the world, we manufacture the cigarettes chosen by around one in eight of them. We take our business and our impact very seriously. W… read moree know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so it’s all the more important that we act responsibly, from the sourcing of tobacco leaf right through to how we market our products to adult consumers. Global to local Our business operates at a local, as well as global, level. We don’t own tobacco farms or directly employ farmers. More than 1,000 BAT leaf technicians worldwide support some 90,000 contracted farmers worldwide. We are a part of many local communities – both large and small – around the world, and in many countries we are the top employer and the company of choice for people employed at every stage of our supply chain. In 2015, we sold 663 billion cigarettes, made in 44 factories in 41 countries. We employ more than 50,000 people worldwide, with many more indirectly employed through our supply chain. British American Tobacco alone contributed approximately £30 billion to governments worldwide in excise and other taxes in 2015. Acting responsibly We take pride in the responsible way that our businesses are run. And the recognition and awards we’ve received over the decades show it’s not just us who think we’re doing the right thing. We were the first tobacco company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2002 – and we’ve been included every year since. We know that in order to continue our success and grow our business we need to operate sustainably. And that will depend on us satisfying not only our shareholders, but also our many other stakeholders.
Purpose:
The role leads the review of processes and systems at BAT Kenya plc for compliance with BAT Group and local corporate governance requirements.
Dimensions:
Strategic scope: Execution of strategy / Process custodianship
Reporting level: Manage others
Principal Accountabilities
Perform compliance reviews on pre-identified high-risk processes and prepare written reports for Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team that clearly and accurately explain the findings and action plans for improvement.
Conduct independent risk-based operational process reviews to help ensure that the systems and procedures support the achievement of business goals and objectives.
Drive review of risk & control framework and lead cross-functional teams in self-assessment of internal controls (annual control navigator assessment) and monitor implementation of remedial action plans.
Perform ad-hoc reviews and investigations into suspected irregularities and report the same to the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team.
Provide formal training for the operating companies’ management and staff to raise awareness of risk and controls.
Provide administrative support to the Board Audit & Risk Committee of BAT Kenya plc, including preparation of audit committee papers
Develop and drive process efficiency improvements, based on best practice and in line with Group standardisation.
Provide administrative support in the lead up to, during and after external and internal audits.
Monthly monitoring and reporting of internal controls and governance as per the Terms of Reference of the Kenya Governance Committee.
Develop leadership skills for own career advancement.
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills andExperience
Knowledge / Qualifications
Financial or audit background with a professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA, CPA) and a relevant university degree.
Minimum of 8 years relevant finance/audit experience of which at least 3 years should have been in a controlling or audit related field.
Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels within the company and externally.
Good influencing skills with ability to interact with all levels of senior management and Board of Directors.
An ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and externally – this should be demonstrated by successful experience in business partnership and decision support.
Basic understanding of commercial business drivers.
Pro-active, persuasive and creative as the jobholder will be introducing new rules and changing standards of practice.
Project management skills – able to work independently and maintain level of independence whilst working in partnership with the Head Office Finance team.
Key Success
Factors
Clear concise reports identifying issues, root cause and identifying practical action plans with clear timelines for implementation.
Identification of significant issues and weaknesses and bringing these to the attention of relevant management and staff.
Improvement in controls around risk areas identified by the audit committee and senior management.
Improved risk and control awareness of management and staff.
Working relationships
Internal
Board of Directors
Senior Leadership Team
Direct reports to Senior Leadership Team and middle level managers
Internal audit managers
External
External auditors
Distributors
Suppliers and service providers
Government tax agencies
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