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Internal Controls Lead

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
Greater Manchester, Bury
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum + Bonus, Healthcare, Pension
Closing date
23 Oct 2022
Reference
JN -082022-5710259

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Employer Sector
Retail, Wholesale & FMCG
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Travel
0-25% Travel
Job Type
Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls

Job Details



To partner with the business, finance, IT and Multichannel teams across the Group to enhance the quality of the controls environment.

Client Details

This Plc are a leading international retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands, they are an industry leading retail business with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias in 32 markets around the world and offices in Bury.

Description

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Support the controls managers in partnering with the business and Group IT and Multichannel teams to identify improvements in controls and ensure control deficiencies are tracked and remediated in agreed timelines.
  • Lead the controls stream on Business and IT led projects.
  • Support the end-to-end internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) programme.
  • Lead the tracking and reporting of ICFR control deficiencies.
  • Document key financial processes end-to-end, identifying risks and controls and creating a suitable matrix.
  • Support the rollout of the internal controls framework to new acquisitions in the Group

 


Profile

Skills/Knowledge/Experience needed:

 

  • Accounting qualification - ACA/ACCA or equivalent
  • Audit experience, preferably controls-testing focus
  • Exposure to and an effective understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and controls testing.
  • Be a strong communicator and possess an ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
  • Strong Excel skills
  • An understanding of IT systems and operation will be helpful

 


Job Offer

The Internal Controls Lead will receive;

 

  • Competitive salary of up to £55,000
  • Bonus
  • Benefits of up to 40%

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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