Finance & Performance Controller
Lafarge
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :18 years, 8 أشهر
CONTROL
Ensure that the financial transactions in the Site comply with legal and company requirements
Ensure the respect of the Internal Control Standards and related procedures within Site in coordination with all department managers
Ensure consistency between financial reporting and industrial reporting
Contribute to the optimisation of working capital
Organize and supervise periodic physical fixed assets stock taking in coordination with the Fixed Assets Accountant and production/ maintenance departments*
Review investment projects and assist Site Manager in EVA optimisation
Ensure timely implementation of internal and external audit recommendations
Contribute to the follow -up of insurance claims linked to the Site
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT & ANALYSIS
Ensure that Common Language is consistently applied in the Site
Calculate, analyse and report Site performance indicators to Site management and BU Control department
Drive and coordinate Site budget and forecast processes in challenging all departments in order to meet BU requirement and in including the performance action from Site Improvement Program *
Ensure monthly follow up of OPEX and CAPEX budget spending and analyse variance *
ACCOUNTING
Ensure that suppliers’ invoices are properly and timely transmitted to Accounting department*
Monitor cost allocation *
Participate to end-period closing tasks related to Site *
Reconciling monthly stock movement and production data *
Supervising end-period physical stock take and define adjustment *
Define provision to take into account risks of obsolescence of goods or assets, restoration of sites and quarry level, environmental risks, etc. in order to obtain validation by relevant person *
Identify potential need of write off linked to the operation *
Supervise Site petty cash disbursements and replenishment, in accordance with BU procedures *
Prepare information for taxes declaration or declare local taxes
Leads the function Internal Control, Audit and process improvement in a diverse and fast growing business among Iraq and Lafarge Group,
Works in partnership with Executive Committee of the BU to help them develop their control structure, share knowledge and improve efficiency of operations.
The purpose of Business Processes, Internal Control and Audit is to create value to the Business Unit through delivering an independent and objective assurance that Group/BU rules are complied with; management systems are effective and that business risks are managed. Also, derive practical solutions taking into considerations the Business constraints and limitations, while ensuring the risks are managed.
Business Processes, Internal Control and Audit reports directly to the Country CFO, and with a dotted line to the Business Line GM .
The scope in terms of processes is as follows:
• Business processes impacting directly or indirectly the Group’s consolidated financial statements (Finance, Expenses, Fixed Assets, Revenues, IS/IT, Inventory, HR and Treasury),
• All aspects of internal control, integrating in particular risk and performance management.
The Mission Group Senior Auditor job is governed by the Group Audit Charter, Group Audit’s Quality Manual and Procedures. The activity is set forth in the Annual Audit Plan.
The purpose of the job is to provide to the Group CEO and Board Audit Committee objective assurance over internal control effectiveness in any of the Group’s Business Units and functions; and to help improve efficiency of operations and share knowledge.
For their assigned missions and audit scopes, Mission Group Senior Auditors must understand and describe business processes, analyse their performance and assess the strength of the internal controls, against the Group’s standards and rules. The assessment and recommendations for improvement are formalized in a report.
Mission Group Senior Auditors must also create, expand and maintain Group Audit’s knowledge and tools to ensure continuous adaptation to the evolution of Lafarge’s business.
Operates at a supervising professional level under the direction of the Internal Control Coordinator and Audit Manager, in leading and directing internal control and audit team. Provides work directions to assigned internal control and audit team members. Supervise and Carries out assignments in accordance with general guidelines, Audit/Testing procedures. Accountable for ensuring availability of internal control and adherence thereto in assigned functional areas/mega processes. Responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing and determining an organization’s compliance with Lafarge group policy, Accounting standards, methods, and procedures and recommending appropriate financial and accounting/management controls. Judgment in selecting the audit scope, method and sampling techniques as well as the evaluation of the audit/testing results. Refers major discrepancies to Internal Control Coordinator and Audit Manager. Assist in the development and maintenance of documentation for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and Disclosure Controls related to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Using knowledge of operational processes, develop or update process flowcharts, narratives, and internal control matrices. Work with business process owners to ensure that all necessary documentation is up to date. Act as a resource to assist management with documentation of policies and procedures. The incumbent will also provide complementary guidance and support to the Information Technology team. Working with external auditors and corporate auditors (France), ensure all audit activities are diligently completed prior to and during audits, then develop and implement responses to audit findings.
This function will be pivotal in ensuring the existence of an internal control and continuous improvement program, designed to support service and control excellence and exceed continually rising internal control and procedural audit standards.
Performs a variety of audit/testing fieldwork, as well as Operates at a senior professional level under the direction of the Internal Control Coordinator and Audit Supervisor, in directing internal control and audit team under his supervision. Carries out assignments in accordance with general guidelines, Audit/Testing procedures. as assigned by Internal Control Coordinator & Audit Manager in accordance with established audit/ testing of internal controls programs. Such audits and testing are designed to monitor adherence to Lafarge Jordan Cement policies, procedures and Internal controls standards and to ensure that all laws and regulations pertaining to Lafarge Jordan Cement activities and operations are observed to determine compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Accountable for highlighting violations and ill practices in assigned functional areas. Under the supervision of Internal Control & Audit Supervisor, carries out assignments in accordance with general guidelines, Audit/Testing procedures. Accountable for ensuring availability of internal control and adherence thereto in assigned functional areas/mega processes.
Performs a variety of audit/testing fieldwork, as assigned by Internal Control Coordinator & Audit Manager in accordance with established audit/ testing of internal controls programs. Such audits and testing are designed to monitor adherence to Lafarge Jordan Cement policies, procedures and Internal controls standards and to ensure that all laws and regulations pertaining to Lafarege Jordan Cement activities and operations are observed to determine compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Accountable for highlighting violations and ill practices in assigned functional areas. Under the supervision of Senior Internal Control & Audit Analyst, carries out assignments in accordance with general guidelines, Audit/Testing procedures. Accountable for ensuring availability of internal control and adherence thereto in assigned functional areas/mega processes.