Manager, Governance

Hikma Quality

Description:

We are looking for a talented Manager, Governance to join us. At Hikma you ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the formulation and implementation of the department s long-term plans and the enhancement strategy to ensure the alignment with Hikma's strategy.
• Leads the development and implementation of Hikma Group policies, processes and procedures to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.
• Leads drafting and challenging the Hikma internal control framework (ICFW).
• Research the latest trends and issues in the industry and Hikma entities and determine the scope of the Internal Controls and Assurance and annual plan accordingly.
• Keeping abreast of the latest regulation related to risk and control frameworks.
• Supervises the activities and work of team members when leading audit engagements to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with other functions to ensure their frameworks mitigate material risks as well as manage the team s own framework.
• Manages the internal control framework, identifying risk areas, and designing mitigating controls accordingly, in coordination with various functions.
• Ensures Hikma group policy is up to date and communicated effectively
• Maintains team share drive/website
• Leads audit engagements where necessary
• Design further controls in additional frameworks as required by legislators

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting & Finance or other closely related field.
• Advanced professional certifications or advance part qualification (i.e. Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)).

Experience

• 8 or more years of experience in external or/and internal auditing

Skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• SOX regulation awareness
• Knowledge of Accounting and Finance Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
• Planning and Time Management
• Effective Communication and Human Relation s skills
• Critical Thinking and Analysis
• Tenacity and Ethics
• Technology Proficient (i.e. excel, word, Visio, ability to learn new software)