Divestment Process Auditor
The role involves conducting independent assessments of the divestment process within a large organization. This includes evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of the process, focusing on governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Main Responsibilities:
* Review the end-to-end divestment process, including planning, due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-transaction activities.
* Assess the adequacy of internal controls related to strategy alignment, governance, decision-making, price-setting methodology, information security, contractual safeguards, stakeholder communication, transition planning, and regulatory compliance.
* Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and potential risks.
* Provide practical recommendations for process improvement and risk mitigation.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience in auditing or advising on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or divestment processes.
* Strong understanding of corporate governance, internal controls, and risk management principles.
* Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Benefits and Deliverables:
* Comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations.
* Deliverables aligned with organizational standards and best practices.
Audit Scope Document:
Document outlining the scope, objectives, and methodology of the audit.
Interview Summaries and Process Walkthroughs:
Recorded summaries of key stakeholder interviews and detailed walkthroughs of business processes.
Risk and Control Matrix:
Matrix illustrating identified risks and associated controls.
Final Audit Report:
Compiled report containing audit findings, recommendations, and supporting evidence.