Internal Controls Manager - FTSE 100 Retailer

The Audit & Risk Recruitment Company (ARRC) are working with a FTSE 100 retail business based in Hertfordshire. They’re looking to hire three internal controls specialists to join a newly created Global team. Our client is currently going through a major financial transformation programme of work, and the new hires will be critical to its success.

Job description:

• Shape and develop the financial controls and risk frameworks across the business’s core processes and financial systems.
• Consult with process owners for continuous development of the control framework.
• Develop and maintain their new automated financial controls system. Training for this will be provided, if needs be.
• Support “2^nd line of defence” activities – risk, IT risk, legal compliance and security.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels on matters related to the 2^nd line of defence.

Person specification:

• ACA/ACCA/CIA qualification will be desirable but is not essential.
• Must display a strong understanding of Internal Controls and their value to a multinational business.
• Experience with SOX will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication skills, spoken and written English.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team when necessary.