Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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. We know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so i...

Responsibilities or duties

The role leads the review of processes and systems at BAT Kenya plc for compliance with BAT Group and local corporate governance requirements.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Financial or audit background with a professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA, CPA) and a relevant university degree. Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 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.

Experience needed

Minimum of 8 years relevant finance/audit experience of which at least 3 years should have been in a controlling or audit related field.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Strategic scope: Execution of strategy / Process custodianship

Reporting level: Manage others

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.

• 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.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels
• Good influencing skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff
• Basic understanding of commercial business drivers
• Pro-active, persuasive and creative
• Project management skills
• Ability to work independently

• Financial or audit background
• Professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA, CPA)
• Relevant university degree
• Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint