Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Global brand based in the Midland is looking to recruit a Senior Internal Controls Analyst.

Client Details

Global business with exciting growth plans.

Description

The Senior Internal Control Analyst will work within the European Risk & Internal Control team to standardise and harmonise the internal control environment across all of the European businesses. The role will also support local businesses with the implementation and optimisation of control environment to realise effectiveness and efficiency gains.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

⊲ Supporting local businesses with the design and implementation of the internal control framework (SOX and non-SOX) and financial control policies

⊲ Supporting with the delivery in Europe of the Group Sarbanes Oxley program

⊲ Supporting and training business and control owners on internal control matters

⊲ Locally advising business management on implications of regulatory policies and assisting in the implementation of new or revised policies and programs to address them

⊲ Supporting with developing all financial compliance guidance, policies, and procedures for Europe, in line with those in place at group level

⊲ Supporting with fostering a culture of governance across Europe and providing support and advice

⊲ Supporting with managing the structure for control execution/documentation and reporting on conclusions

⊲ Supporting with the preparation and maintenance of detailed documentation, including process maps, key controls, and risks, whilst also providing assessment of internal control effectiveness

⊲ Working with internal and external auditors on design and testing for key risk areas

⊲ Developing and maintaining a high level of expertise in all regulations, directives and guidance which apply to the business lines supported

⊲ Supporting with appropriate testing and analysing key performance indicators to ensure requirements of the financial policies and programs are maintained at a level commensurate with regulatory expectations.

Profile

⊲ Minimum 3-7 years of professional experience in internal/ external audit within the industry/accounting profession

⊲ Business degree or equivalent experience, preferred Accounting or Finance degree

⊲ Accounting or audit qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, MBA, CIA, etc.) desired

⊲ Experience with Sarbanes Oxley (industry or public accounting) and internal controls

⊲ Experience in GRC tools

⊲ Ability to influence, and drive change

⊲ Ability to communicate with Corporate Audit teams, external audit, and other key stakeholders in the businesses

⊲ Ability to self-motivate and work independently

⊲ Proactive and able to navigate complex processes/systems.

Job Offer

£50,000 - 70,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Role will be split between office and home.

Limited travel.