Our client a leading accounting firm are looking for a Controls Senior Executive
03rd May, 2022
You’ll be a Senior Executive within our controls assurance team which sits within our Digital, Risk & Advisory Services (DRAS) business and is responsible for the delivery of a variety of controls focused projects, whether it be Sarbanes Oxley advisory, implementation and ongoing testing, third party assurance including ISAE and SOC reporting or wider controls and process optimisation programmes across a variety of sectors and businesses. Our Digital, Risk and Advisory Services team is growing. Underpinned by our strategy, we are seeking to appoint talented individuals who have demonstrable skills and experience to undertake both assurance and advisory work across a range of areas including:
Internal control
Risk and governance
Third party controls assurance
Contract and commercial risk
Privacy
Environmental, social and governance
You’ll also:
Assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the engagement for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement
Identify challenges and provide solutions for manager and/or partner, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters
Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the assignment
Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, managing inconsistences with the manager
Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams to help them achieve their potential and be themselves
When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with:
Professional qualification ACA/ICAS or equivalent
Operational knowledge of controls from a design and operating effectiveness perspective
An understanding of assurance reporting standards including ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000 and SSAE 18, SOC 2
Ability to work to deadlines, often managing multiple commitments
Demonstrable knowledge of current economic, market trends and IT general controls
Experience of documenting end to end processes and controls
Ideal
Experience with data analytics techniques and software, however additional training will be provided
Experience in using flow charting software
Full driving licence and personal car, preferable (flexibility to travel on a regular basis locally with potential for wider travel including international assignments)