Job Description
Key Control Testing Specialist sought to deliver assurance on key financial controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for customers and communities through reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.
With a strong accounting and auditing background, the successful candidate will work as part of the Key Control Testing team to deliver a service to Governance and Business Managers across the ESB Group.
The team is responsible for providing assurance that key financial controls are operating in line with identified and documented processes and identifying opportunities for improvement of internal control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of the annual Key Control Testing programme across the ESB Group.
- Deliver the KCT programme to best practice standards.
- Develop bespoke test plans to effectively assess control environments, and evaluate business processes, risks, and relevant controls.
- Lead fieldwork of test plans, reporting on whether key controls are operating and effective and presenting findings to key stakeholders.
- Prepare recommendations for control environment improvements as appropriate.
- Provide advice and input in matters of governance and compliance.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders.
- Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and various projects within the KCT function.
Experience and Qualifications:
- A professional accounting qualification plus 2 years PQE with recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA).
- A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA).
- Governance related experience or training is desirable.
- Excellent understanding of best practice Governance, Risk and Compliance.
- Strong auditing skills, ability to identify issues, root causes and corrective actions.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
- Strong knowledge of ESB's systems and processes.
- Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working.
This role will report to the Key Control Testing Manager.
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future.
- Progressive, hybrid working model.
- Career development through mentoring and training.
- Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
- Sports and Social Clubs.
- Networking opportunities.
- Credit Union.
- Access to staff well-being programmes.
- Generous parental leave entitlements.
- Strong values-based and inclusive culture.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted.