Vacancies at Coca-Cola Company

ABOUT THE ROLE

• The Senior Internal Control Specialist identifies opportunities to improve & streamline internal controls and ICF compliance processes, listening to business requirements and devising cost-effective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as business partner and maintains a strong working relationship with control owners, educating them about internal controls and compliance requirements through an effective and cooperative approach.
• Supervises the work of Internal Control Specialists by providing guidance and on the job coaching on internal control activities.
• Evaluates operational and design inadequacies in the business processes and actively work with process owners to mitigate the risk.
• Implements and monitors the control framework in Nigeria business unit by performing walkthrough procedures with the business process owners.
• Implements testing compliance and monitors the effectiveness of internal controls in the business unit.
• Investigates and validates the root cause of each control deficiency and aligns SMART management remediation action plans with the control owner to remediate it.
• Supervises and monitors the progress of management remediation actions, informs on potential issues/ delays in a timely manner, proactively seeks solutions and highlights risk areas.
• Prepares comprehensive reports on deficiencies and recommendations in line with the reporting plan.
• Stays updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to internal control that may impact CCH’s internal control environment.
• Identifies opportunities to improve and streamline internal controls and ICF compliance processes, listening to business requirements and devising cost-effective solutions.
• Participates as requested in preparing the risk assessment process to continuously assess and monitor internal controls on operational, financial and compliance risks across the business units as assigned.
• Participates in planning and scoping activities as assigned by the Internal Control Manager.
• Proactively communicates challenges and identified risks to the Internal Control Manager.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 4-6 years experience in FMCG environment or within Big Four company
• Knowledge of SAP and ability to support complex data extraction and analysis requirements
• Advanced knowledge of MSOffice (particularly MS Excel)
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to details
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• University Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or  related field
• Professional certification- ACA or ACCA, CIA, CFE (desirable).
• Master Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management or Business Administration or a related field (added advantage)

Position Overview:

• Provide Leadership and co-ordination of the system to drive long-term system value creation and deliver franchise volume, revenue, profitability and market share objectives through leading the development and execution of franchise development plans/strategic business plans and annual business plans working with our bottling partners. Co-ordinate all marketing, commercial and franchise activities across the regions, and support the Senior Director, Franchise Operations in ensuring execution of the Bottler Business Plan (BBPs). Leverage functional support and expertise to address opportunities or issues quickly – Marketing, Commercial, Legal, Public Affairs and Communications (PAC), Technical, Finance and Human Resources (HR).

What We’ll Do for You:

Franchise Leadership

• Build value based and strategic “win-win” relationships with System partners at all levels up and including Bottler regionals and leadership team.
• Strategy and Business Plans Development
• Develop and implement 3-year Strategic Business Plan (SBP)/Franchise development plans and annual Business Plans (BP) for assigned geography aligning bottler around key investment commitments.
• Ensure execution of annual Bottler Business Plan (BBP) – manage opportunities and issues arising with Bottler National Field Sales Director & Regional Sales Director.
• Ensure execution of annual Customers and Distributor’s Business Plans.

Business Performance

• Working with Bottler Sales team to help the regional team to deliver the volume, revenue, profit and market share plans. Influencing the national field sales team to help win in the market, understanding competitive intelligence and making the right business choices. Working with the bottler on regional S&Ops, and relevant innovations to be executed as per plans and monitoring with the needed tracking mechanisms in place.
• Ensure adherence to Local Chart of Authority and financial governance standards.
• Ensure application of programs designed to enhance consumer brand equity in BP and BBP.
• Agree overall brand / pack / price / channel plans with the Coca-Cola marketing associates and ensure inclusion of Revenue Growth Management (RGM) strategies and programs in the BP / BBP to maximize revenue generation.
•  Manage Bottler brand mix to maximize brand profitability.
•  Manage Bottler and trade pricing according to brand / package contribution priorities.

Market Execution and Commercial Excellence

• Identify commercial and market development improvement initiatives to drive incremental volume, revenue, profit and share.
• Ensure the country or territory OBPPC is optimized leveraging Conjoint analysis and the BU experts.
• Drive the RED, Unforgiveable agenda with the bottling partner ensuring it is embedded into organizational culture.
• Actively pursue opportunities to improve our Route to Market, leveraging best practices.
• Ensure application of consumer programs designed to enhance consumer brand equity.
• Drive horizontal expansion through outlet creation incentive programs, and vertical growth through the partnership programs, cooler plan implementation, OBM activations, and premiumization and affordability plans.

Manage Capacity to Produce and Distribute

• Lead the conversations with our bottling partners to agree investment levels to meet demand
• Monitor capacity performance to anticipate opportunities or challenges in the Supply Chain. Plan three years ahead for investment in Capacity, Glass and Coolers
• External Stakeholders and Sustainability
• Manage the profile and reputation of the company and lobby Governments with the support of PAC
• Lead the Workplace Rights and Human Rights agenda with bottling partner(s)
• Assist fully in the execution of community programs designed to enhance KO reputation within the community

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 10-13 years’ experience within the FMCG industry ideally with P&L responsibility. Functional experience within commercial operations would be an advantage. Bottler experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong Commercial understanding, ability to influence to execute plans, with knowledge of distribution, commercial growth levers, Right Execution Daily (RED) and Route to Market (RTM)
• Understanding of full value chain in Coca-Cola or related business
• Solid strategic analysis and thinking skills able to build a sustainable business
• KO system knowledge and clear understanding of the dynamics of the soft drink industry
• People & Customer management skills
• Strong Business Case construction and systemic thinking

Skills:

• Data Driven; Influencing; organization

Deadline: Not Stated

How to Apply: Interested candidates should use the links below to apply:

• Senior Internal Control Specialist
• Director, Franchise Operations