Controls & Assurance Developee
Job Purpose
This is an entry-level position supporting NOC's internal control framework and financial governance. The role provides hands- on experience in developing, testing, and maintaining controls
that protect company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Key Accountabilities
- Assist in documenting and maintaining internal control procedures across finance processes.
- Support the execution of control testing activities and document test results.
- Help maintain KYC (Know Your Customer/Party) documentation and vendor due diligence processes.
- Monitor Segregation of Duties (SOD) compliance and identify potential conflicts.
- Coordinate with auditors by preparing documentation and tracking audit findings.
- Support policy and procedure updates to reflect process changes and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in finance system projects to ensure control requirements are considered.
Key Accountabilities
Internal Control Documentation
- Create and update process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices for financial processes.
- Document control objectives, activities, and evidence requirements for key processes.
- Maintain the internal control library and ensure documentation is current and accessible.
Control Testing and Monitoring
- Perform walkthrough procedures to understand and validate control design.
- Execute sample-based testing of controls and document findings.
- Track control deficiencies and support remediation efforts with process owners.
- Use data analytics tools to identify exceptions and anomalies in transactions.
KYC and Vendor Due Diligence
- Learn KYC requirements while maintaining vendor master data.
- Verify vendor credentials including business licenses, tax registrations, and banking details.
- Conduct periodic reviews of vendor information and flag accounts requiring updates.
- Support sanctions screening and compliance checks for new and existing vendors.
- Coordinate with Procurement to ensure vendor onboarding follows approval protocols.
Segregation of Duties (SOD) Monitoring
- Review user access reports from SAP to identify SOD conflicts.
- Investigate flagged conflicts and work with IT and business teams to resolve issues.
- Document mitigating controls where complete segregation is not feasible.
- Support user access reviews to ensure authorization levels align with job responsibilities.
Audit Support
- Prepare documentation packages for internal and external audits.
- Coordinate audit requests and facilitate communication between auditors and process owners.
- Maintain audit tracking logs and monitor status of management action plans.
- Follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Policy and Procedure Management
- Assist in updating finance policies and procedures to reflect current practices.
- Coordinate policy review cycles and obtain necessary approvals from stakeholders.
- Ensure policies are accessible and communicated to relevant personnel.
System and Process Improvement
- Participate in SAP system enhancement projects by providing control input.
- Support user acceptance testing to validate that controls function as designed.
- Identify opportunities for control automation and efficiency improvements.
Key Accountabilities
Competencies
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Certification
Experience
- 0 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, compliance, or finance operations.
- Fresh graduates with strong academic performance and internship experience are encouraged to apply.
- Exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred) is advantageous.
- Advanced understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Good organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work independently and in teams.
- High integrity and professional ethics when handling confidential information.