Internal Control Senior - North

Who is Lafarge?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleague.

About the job 

We are seeking an experienced Internal Controls Officer to support the execution of our Internal Control Plan within the industrial sector. This role will involve independently assessing the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and standards governing financial, physical, and information resources. The ideal candidate will also contribute to business risk management and conduct value-for-money reviews, helping management to enhance operational efficiency and fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

What you'll be doing 

• Work with  the Internal Control Manager to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the company are identified and analyzed, on a continuous basis
• Highlight areas of risk and process gaps identified in Industrial Activities.
• Plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function as it related to Industrial activities
• Support in preparation of Industrial report package to the group and audit committee on the policies, programs and activities of the department
• Report on the findings of Industrial Process reviews and assist Internal Control manager in monitoring management's response and implementation
• Report to the Internal control manager on the value for money that the company obtains in all its industrial activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectivenes
• Execute any Industrial reviews or tasks requested by plant management, the audit committee, chief executive or chief financial officer via the Internal control Manager provided such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal control function
• Provide Internal Control Manager with an opinion on the internal controls within the operations.
• Communicating, educating and ensuring strict compliance with Company’s Policies & procedures
• Perform special investigation of cases in a professional manner when called upon.

Who you'll be working with 

• Direct Reports
  • None

• Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:
  • Internal Control Manager – Industrial
  • Plant Operations/Management
  • Business Process Owners

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline 
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant job experience either in an internal audit function or relevant industrial experience 
• Understanding of the cement industry or a similar business and regulatory environment
• Strong computer skills especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email applications
• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills
• Good attention to detail
• A knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
• An ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
• An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit

Desirable

• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Exams may be taken after hiring

Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.