Head of Internal Audit and Control ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and accurate Head of Internal Audit & Controlling with a passion in renewable energy and financial inclusion to join our team. The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will bring a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. This position will be part of the Global Finance team that is mainly based in Berlin, Germany and Kampala, Uganda.

The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will assure and coordinate specific audit missions across EEA and a timely and accurate reporting and follow-up of the different controlling activities across EEA. The Internal Audit & Controlling department is responsible for EEA’s compliance including internal control activities, business control and general risk management. The Head of Internal Audit & Controlling will report directly to the Head of Finance & Legal.

Responsibilities
• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determining internal audit scope and developing annual audit plans aligned with EEA’s Internal Audit Committee approval
• Oversee the preparation and present reports that reflect audit’s results, process documentation and recommendations
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and the internal audit committee
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Assure coordination and communication with ENGIE’s internal audit & controlling teams
• Lead the implementation of an internal control process (“INCOME”) aligned with the group guidelines and follow-up of the action plans
• Lead the annual Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) process aligned with the group guidelines
• Uphold extremely high ethical standards
• Manage the Internal Audit & Controlling team

Experience and skills 
Experience:
• At least 8 years of experience required in internal audit, controlling or finance
• Solid and secure accounting skills
• Experience with risk assessment and internal control systems is a must
• Experience in an audit firm is a must
• Experience as Financial Controller is a must
• Pronounced analytical skills, high attention to detail and independent way of working
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Sound independent judgement

Qualifications:
• Master Degree in Finance or similar
• Chartered Financial Analyst or other distinctions desired

Language(s): 
• English
• French and/or Portuguese is a plus

Technology:
• Have solid experience in MS Office applications
• Experience with ERP systems