Internal Audit - London, United Kingdom - Insight

Insight

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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**London - Hybrid
Internal Control
**This role is based within the Internal Control Department of an International Trading Company.

JOB SUMMARY

To support the ICD Manager in the review of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for the group companies in the EMEA region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct internal control testing in accordance with company's audit methodology.
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 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.
To support internal control manager with other ad hoc duties as requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL

Must have relevant 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.
Professional verbal and written English language skills.
Able to selfmotivate, 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.
Inquisitive and logical thinker in order to understand and deconstruct local work processes to ensure operational compliance and identify potential improvements.
Results oriented and solution focused when problems are identified.
Collaborative across the organisation and a team player within immediate environment.
Microsoft office skills to intermediate level.
Ability and willingness to travel (up to 15%).

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 qualification.
Exposure to Internal / External Audit or similar background would be beneficial.
Experience and understanding of SOX.