Internal Controls Advisor

Overview

Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Controls, and joining a newly created team, this position will be part of a dedicated project team focused on mapping and evaluating internal controls. Once the framework is established, the role will transition to take ownership of ongoing monitoring, reporting, and advisory activities related to the internal control environment.

As Internal Control Advisor, you will take the lead in mapping key controls, working in partnership with operational teams to agree documentation standards and ensure controls are properly implemented and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Internal Control Team and wider stakeholders to align on control objectives and activities.
• Map and evaluate internal controls in collaboration with operational areas, identifying opportunities for enhanced control effectiveness.
• Define and uphold consistent internal control documentation standards across the organisation.
• Support the rollout of control standards and tools, delivering training and guidance to control operators and relevant teams.
• Manage the operation, upkeep, and reporting functions of the internal controls system, ensuring it generates reliable data that reflects the organisation’s structure.
• Track system use by control operators and assurance teams, and follow up on any control gaps or weaknesses.

Candidate requirements

• A solid understanding of internal controls and the ability to work to defined standards. You’ll be skilled in documenting controls, identifying weaknesses, and supporting remedial action.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Experience with internal controls software (desirable but not essential).
• Experienced in the manipulation of data and interpretation of results.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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