Internal Control Manager

The Manager Internal Control provides expertise, support and advice in areas of Governance, Policies, Internal Control, and Compliance for the entities which operate as part of Kyivstar Group. This position is to provide essential support to entities of Kyivstar Group in meeting its Internal Control obligations as well as ensuring the existence and application of a fit-for-purpose internal controls framework throughout the Group.

He/she will develop strong relations with the Company's Management, and external auditor to drive Internal control culture and implementation, with a great deal of autonomy.

He/she will be taking active part in implementation of Internal control framework across Kyivstar Group businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Control:

· Provide support to business units in the area of control optimization.

· Provide recommendations to address identified risks.

· Assist in the response to Audit findings and identifying root causes.

· Champion a culture of risk and control to ensure embedded within the business.

· Manage annual reporting cycle for SOX control framework for the entity within the area of responsibility (e.g. documentation update, testing, deficiency evaluation and testing)

· Assist management in designing of internal controls to address the gaps or changed business processes

· Provide an evaluation of major control Gaps for escalation to Head of Internal Controls and Risk Management

· Monitor remediation of control deficiencies

SOX Methodology:

· Act as custodian of the SOX methodology including the related policies and procedures.

· Ensures that SOX methodology is adhered and monitored.

· Taking part in managing annual cycle for Group SOX compliance in line with RACI.

· Taking part in coordination of scoping, planning of testing activities and deficiency evaluation both with internal and external testers (including external audit).

· To ensure that the various Financial Controls/SOX focal points have an adequate understanding of the mandated common SOX methodology and processes, are equipped with the appropriate skills and competences to assist the delivery of SOX attestation process. Provision of training where required.

· To act as the focal point for expertise and advice in SOX methodology for the relevant stakeholders.

· To ensure that all SOX methodology and compliance related matters are escalated to the right parties when necessary and to ensure that follow-up on those issues is undertaken.

Critical Skills & Experience :

· You demonstrate a high level of integrity, compliance and professionalism

· You thrive in dynamic environments and are to effectively work under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines

· Strong Business Process Skills (understanding of Telcos, digital services companies and financial institutions is a plus)

· Ability to establish and maintain strong relations with company management and external providers, to enable when necessary to robustly challenge alternate views

· Strong project management skills - ability to successfully run multiple projects in different cultural environments with several stakeholders

· Strong technical background and/or management background in risk management/internal controls. Systems background is a plus.

· Strategic thinker with high degree of analytical talent and business process understanding

· Initiative and pro-active. Ability to function as catalyst and resource for establishing strategic directions.

· Ability to simplify complex analysis that delivers comprehensive understanding

· High degree of demonstrated collaboration with peers and clients

· Experience with corporate governance and/or risk management activities

· Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and responsive

· Strong presentation skills with experience of interacting with senior management is a plus; proven ability in building strong relationships across organization.

· Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)

· Leadership qualities, ability to work independently and capable of identifying and resolving issues

Education & Experience:

· At least 8 years of total work experience; at least 4-6 years of previous experience Big 4, auditing, advisory, risk management or internal control.

· Good command of PowerBI and able to create and manage dashboards and reports

· Demonstrated ability to lead and influence

· Experience with corporate governance and/or risk management activities

· Proven knowledge of industry economics, COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC/PCAOB regulations

· In-depth understanding of the internal control issues and an understanding of which issues are relevant for SOX compliance

· Ability to simplify complex analysis that delivers comprehensive understanding

· Bachelor in Finance, Accounting, Audit or Business Administration. CPA, ACCA, CIA, COSO or equivalent is required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, good proficiency in Ukrainian is a strong plus.