Risk
and Control Manager
Permanent, Full time
Location: Houston/Monroe
Are
you an experienced accountant looking for a new challenge Are you passionate
about climate change and find the prospect of working within a company who are
committed to enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future
Then
this may be the role for you!
At
Drax, we’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen.
We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an
uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the
global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll
be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business
champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and
working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role
Within this role, your accountabilities shall be, but not limited to
- Responsibility
for maintaining a complete and accurate financial control framework for North
America and undertaking second line assurance testing to ensure the effective
operation of controls.
- To
play a key role in the planned finance system migration to Microsoft Dynamics
365 for the Canadian business, ensuring appropriate systemized finance controls
are embedded.
- Maintain
and enhance the current risk and control frameworks to manage and align risk
management processes with the rest of the Group.This includes
monitoring and oversight of the implementation of the Group’s control
frameworks across North America.
- To
work with the Group’s outsourced Internal Audit provider to support in the
co-ordination and execution of their reviews and ensuring resulting audit
findings are remediated in a timely manner.
Identify
areas of control weakness which require enhanced or additional controls and
work with key stakeholders to implement these. - Take
responsibility forlocalised training on risk management and control with
key stakeholders, risk and control owners.
Who
we’re looking for:
To
be successful in this role you’ll ideally have
You’ll
demonstrate your extensive, relevant experience within as an accountant and withinfinancial
control, corporate governance, and audit methodology.
Drawing
upon your experience you’ll demonstrate yourExperience working in
assessment of policies and standards, risk scoring, assessment of the design
and operating effectiveness of mitigating controls and recommending
improvements to control design.
You’ll
have the ability to develop effective relationships and build an internal
network with people at all levels.
Leadership
will be key! You’ll demonstrate your well-developed leadership and
influencing skills to navigate innovation through multiple complex, uncertain
and uncharted issues as well as improving best practices.
Rewards
and benefits:
As
you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help
you thrive and support your lifestyle: Some of our benefits include.
Discretionary
bonus depending on career level and company performance
Health
and welfare insurance package including Medical, Vision and Dental
Life
Insurance
401k
Plan
We’re
committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We
work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the
future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to
come.
Together,
we make it happen.
At
Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued
and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively
work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and
establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for
all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter
their background. Find out more about our approach here.
Talk
to us about flexible working!
How
to apply:
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this role is for you Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.
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