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Job Description
Seeking a Part-Qualified or New Qualified Accountant with experience in Audit or Internal Controls to support the implementation of Finance processes and Compliance Framework.
The ideal candidate will cultivate strong relationships, provide a deep understanding of the Business, and ensure the correct processes and continuous controls monitoring are embedded in the organisation.
The Governance & Compliance Analyst will act as a key point of support, providing high-quality advice, information, analysis, and interpretation to the Business to underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management, and meeting statutory requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of Finance processes and a Compliance Framework
- Support the delivery of the Integrated Audit Assurance Report ensuring key controls are reviewed and evidence based
- Responsible for the completion of the Internal Control Self-Assessment
- Review and input into the Risk Registers
- Expense spot checking process in line with Expenses policy and monthly review of expenses audit items in line with policy
- Complete credit card checks to review that in line with policy requirements
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with the Integrated Assurance Forum (Internal Controls Forum) reporting
- Assist with Movers, Leavers & Joiners policy oversight, reporting, and escalation of non-compliance
- Perform and document internal controls testing through the Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) programme
- Support the Governance & Compliance Business Partner as required
- Ad hoc assurance reviews at the request of management
- Support the completion of reporting for relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees
- Liaise with external auditors regarding reporting activities as required
- Keep up to date with best practice
- Drive and enable the team in shaping and implementing efficient and effective finance processes and adoption of best practices
- Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across the organisation and its supply chain
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience working within Audit or Internal Controls
- Part-Qualified or New Qualified Accountant
- Experience of evaluating and monitoring internal control systems is desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally
- Strong change management and conflict resolution skills
- Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion
- Highly motivated individual
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements
- Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements