Trafigura - Analyst - Operational Risk & Internal Control

Main Purpose:

- Identifying process risks through continuous monitoring consisting of review of business processes and monitoring financial and operational environment and relevant mitigating controls necessary for effective and efficient operations

- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management process and perform testing of controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations

- Participate in the process of defining policies and procedures for the organization in co-ordination with all the relevant business owners to ensure an adequate control framework is embedded across all processes.

- Oversee control changes, process redesigns and new procedures implementation

- Focused desk reviews as per the risk plan or per management request

- Support the business re-engineering and system development projects initiated by the management

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

- CA (1st/ 2nd attempt)/ Master's degree level in Business economics / administration, Audit, Accountancy or equivalent.

- A minimum of 2 years in internal audit / external audit or in a controlling function in the Oil or Metals industry or a leading consultancy firm or 2-5 years of experience in the Commodity Trading sector in a similar role

- Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English

- Should have strong analytical and influencing skills and be a conceptual thinker and focus on developing a strong understanding of the industry, sector and business environment

- Ability to act successfully in an international business and multicultural context

- Results Oriented - Meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with varying levels in the organization.

- Independent, flexible and proactive team player who can also take the lead in assignments

- Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a pressured environment.

- Committed to self-development

- Excellent time management and organizational skills

- Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture

- Willingness to travel as per project's requirements.

Desirable:

- Oil/Metals/Commodity Trading/Financial Markets business experience

- ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications would be considered as an asset.

- Knowledge of accounting guidance (Dutch GAAP and IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivatives

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform reviews in line with the risks associated with the processes or as mandated by the management

- Continuously evaluate existing controls, policies and procedures and opportunities for improvement

- Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of overall control environment

- Discuss findings with key stakeholders and report issues timely to the management

- Ensure that the controls framework is up to date and periodically updated In line with developments in the business environment

- Identify / assist / support management in implementing operational efficiency improvements as well as in system development initiatives.

Key Relationships:

- Deals Desk

- Operations

- Trade Finance

- Treasury

- Settlements

- Commercial