International Experience
Professional Certification in Financial Internal Controls: International Experience in Madrid
Sonangol, Angola
In Madrid we have developed an exclusive classroom training program for Sonangol professionals, focused on internal financial controls, aligned with the international frameworks COSO, SOX and IFRS.
How it has benefited International Experience to Sonangol.
The professionals of Sonangol, an Angolan state-owned company specialized in the exploration, production, transportation and marketing of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons, have strengthened their skills thanks to this international certification.
The training allowed them to deepen their knowledge of the COSO, SOX and IFRS frameworks, apply advanced risk management and internal control methodologies and adopt practices aligned with the efficiency, transparency and sustainability that characterize Sonangol's operations.
In this way, participants return to their work environment with concrete tools to reinforce the reliability of financial information, improve auditing processes and contribute to the responsible management of national hydrocarbon resources.
General Objective
To train professionals capable of planning, implementing and monitoring effective internal financial controls, strengthening the reliability of accounting information and reducing risks.
Duration and format
- Duration: 60 hours (Monday to Friday).
- Format: On-site in Madrid, Spain.
- Language: Portuguese.
Specific Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals and structures of internal controls.
- Identify risks and establish preventive and detective controls.
- Map financial processes and build risk-control matrices.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of controls and propose improvements.
- Integrate governance, audit and compliance controls.
- Apply practices in accordance with COSO, SOX and IFRS.
IE Sonangol in Madrid, Spain
Other cities and destinations available
The programs are offered in groups in the following cities:
The certification is international and endorsed by the UK CPD.
Training courses are held in 4 or 5 star hotels. Please contact us if you wish to benefit from our accommodation agreements.
Costs do not include flight, accommodation or activities outside the program.
It is mandatory to have health insurance prior to the trip.
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