Internal Controls Manager
Date Posted: 06/11/2024
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
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We are looking for an Internal Controls Manager who will coordinate and drive project activities required for the implementation of principle 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, which relates to annual board of directors’ certification on the effectiveness of internal controls.
You will work closely with the project manager, cross functional first line of defence business functions, second and third line of defence to device an ongoing process for identifying/ updating material risks, robust documentation of material controls, process for ongoing assurance & testing, and reporting management & for the board and its committees.
Just Group has a strong internal controls focus, and this role is key in shaping and embedding a process to enable the board discharge its obligations. This role has high visibility and opportunity to interact and work with many senior leaders in the business.
Responsibilities
Devise approach/ framework, milestones and deliverables, including monitoring progress against plans.
Design and implement internal controls framework working with cross functional business teams.
Design and implement a testing strategy to test design and operating effectiveness of controls across the organisation.
Drive and support documentation of business process documentation, key risks and controls working with other stakeholders.
Deploy solution to track testing, maintain evidence, prepare report of control findings and monitor remediation plans.
Be accountable to senior management for project implementation deadlines and implementation costs.
Develop and leverage relationships to deliver outcomes across multiple functions and teams.
Be a controls champion and drive a strong controls culture across the organisation.
Support the manager on broader initiatives and control investigations.
Propose pragmatic solution to promote control improvements, monitor remediation and implementing changes.
Support the teams in maintaining governance documentation and collaborate across multiple functions to enhance controls culture.
Skills & Experience
Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with significant post qualification experience in financial and operational controls is essential
Prior audit or assurance experience in practice environment in financial services sector is desirable
First-hand operational experience, able to work independently to design and controls and processes, to define and document business processes, and to identify and rectify deficiencies and monitor remediation and test complex business controls
Excellent stakeholder engagement/ communication skills and the ability to build relationships within a large organisation
Leads the way, accepts responsibility and accountability for outcomes
Analytical approach with ability to work systematically and unsupervised, to tight deadlines and with multiple competing priorities
A self-starter and independent learner who takes the initiative to challenge the status quo and is creative and comfortable with ‘blank sheet of paper’ assignments
Pragmatic problem-solver with commercial awareness and a flexible/ collaborative approach
Good understanding of risk management and internal control principles and practices with particular focus on processes, risk and controls
Experience of implementing new controls framework
Experience of IT general controls oversight
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (particularly Visio, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones