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Internal Audit and Controls Over Financial Reporting

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
Surrey
Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum
Closing date
24 Apr 2019
Reference
13993277/001

Job Details

UK lead responsible for identifying and mitigating business risks relating to financial reporting and internal controls.

Client Details

Our client is one of the largest independent bulk liquid storage providers with more than 4 million cubic metres of storage capacity.

Their people are the key to their success. They aim to recruit and retain the best people they can to provide innovative solutions to business challenges.

Description

  • Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
    • Discussion and documentation of business processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy
    • Identify and communicate issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
    • Evaluate and report on remediation work for previously identified issues
    • Estimated to be 75% of duties
  • Internal Audit 
    • Develop and execute audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
    • Obtain and review evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
    • Ensure adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards
    • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Internal Audit
    • Estimated to be 25% of duties

Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, or the equivalent combination of Education, training, and work experience
  • Accounting Qualification:ACA/ACCA/CIA/CIMA
  • Minimum of four years audit experience at a public accounting firm assessing internal controls over financial reports at mid or large size corporations is required
  • Ability to travel within the UK and Western Europe for approximately 15-20 weeks of the year
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS
  • Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
  • Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
  • Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
  • Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with excellent or developing negotiation skills

Job Offer

  • International Travel
  • Career Progression
  • Autonomous working with supervision from the Internal Audit team in Canada
  • Liaising with key stakeholders
  • Internal opportunities with the company
  • Surrey base
  • Internal Audit / Internal Controls / Financial Reporting

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years. We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms. Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf. Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise: • Industry and commerce • Financial services • Public and not-for-profit • Taxation • Specialist markets • Treasury • Newly qualified ACA Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process” Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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