Internal Control Officer

Insight Recruitment Solutions ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview

FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER - 12MONTHS) This London trading company are looking for someone with proven audit / internal controls experience to support the team. JOB SUMMARY To support the ICD Manager in the review of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for the group. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Understand company’s audit methodology and business environment. Support development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Risk and Internal Controls framework. Conduct design and operational testing of internal controls within agreed timescales. Review flowcharts, risks and control matrix which have been prepared as part of SOX compliance. Interview management and staff to identify related business units processes risk and controls. Identify control weaknesses and influence process owners to implement agreed changes in a timely and effective manner. Liaise with internal and external clients to resolve issues in a timely manner. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL Must have experience of working in an accounting or auditing environment ideally in a commercial organisation or audit practice. Demonstrate good communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels and persuade others to your way of thinking. Able to self-motivate, organise and take responsibility for own workload to ensure that deadlines and objectives are delivered on time and to the required standard. High attention to detail and accuracy. DESIRABLE Degree in Accounting or Finance or part qualified accountant. Relevant experience in a similar position will be considered where there is no degree or formal accounting Exposure to Internal / External Audit or similar background would be beneficial. Experience and understanding of SOX processes (especially control design)