Internal Controls Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement risk-based design and operational effectiveness testing for key controls, including efforts to support readiness for UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29.

• Draw clear, evidence-supported conclusions regarding control effectiveness, pinpointing evidence gaps, control weaknesses, and significant deficiencies.

• Offer constructive feedback to control owners and stakeholders based on control testing results, detailing the nature, severity, and root causes of findings.

• Assist stakeholders in formulating appropriate remediation action plans.

• Partner with the internal controls team to thoroughly complete, review, and document control testing, findings, and remediation actions in a consistent and timely manner.

• Utilize GRC technology to document testing activities, record conclusions, and monitor remediation progress.

• Play a role in the ongoing enhancement of the internal controls framework.

• Ensure that project tasks and outcomes align with agreed-upon scope, timelines, costs, and quality standards.

• Willingness to travel occasionally as dictated by business requirements.

• Report directly to the Control and Insurance Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.

• Relevant professional certification or qualification is preferred, such as ACA, ACCA, CIA/IIA, or equivalent.

• Experience in conducting control testing and assessments, particularly in environments such as listed companies, SOX, internal audit, risk, finance, or compliance.

• Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies, principles of control design, and testing techniques.

• Capacity to build effective relationships with stakeholders, challenge constructively, and deliver clear, practical feedback on control findings and remediation strategies.

• Strong documentation capabilities, including the ability to prepare clear testing evidence, conclusions, and issue summaries that facilitate review and reporting.

• Experience in reviewing or assuring the work of others, including peer review of testing documentation, findings, and conclusions.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Familiarity with GRC, control testing, or similar workflow tools is a plus.

• Ability to work efficiently both autonomously and as part of a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to explain control matters clearly and succinctly.

• Highly organized, with the skill to prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines.

• Must be based in the UK.

• Eligible to work in the UK without requiring a visa or sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.

• Pension scheme.

• Health cash back scheme.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee share plan.

• Flexible Working Policy (where appropriate/practicable).

• Enhanced maternity leave: 12 weeks at full pay, followed by 4 weeks at 50% pay, followed by SMP.

• Comprehensive Learning & Development program, including career development initiatives, access to Genus University, and language resources through Mango.