Financial Systems Controls Specialist (Internal Auditor)
Hertfordshire (Hybrid) - Full Time (may consider 4 days)
£60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + £7,000 Car + Excellent Bonus
This is a full-time role however 4 days may be considered for someone with extensive and highly relevant experience specifically within Financial Systems Controls and Systems Audit.
Must have extensive previous experience of implementing / auditing financial controls with an emphasis on Financial Systems / Information Systems Audit / IT Auditor / Financial Controls etc. from either an External or Internal Auditor perspective or as a Financial Systems Controls specialist.
This is a great opportunity to help shape the control framework specifically around financial systems for this market leader. It is an exciting time to join the Controls / Internal Audit team during a period of significant investment and systems transformation.
The role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial and operational processes and systems within the Group utilising a strong understanding of auditing financial systems, financial controls and risk management, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. The primary focus of this role will be on assessing, designing, implementing, and monitoring effective financial controls and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
More detail:
- Assess the effectiveness of existing systems, controls, processes, and procedures across the Group.
- Identify gaps and potential areas improvement, developing and implementing robust control frameworks and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify control gaps, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external consultants to design and implement remediation plans to address control deficiencies and mitigate identified risks.
- Monitor and analyse financial transactions and systems to identify suspicious or fraudulent activity, errors or other anomalies.
- Carry out regular and ad hoc internal audits to monitor compliance with established controls and identify potential improvements.
- Maintain current knowledge within subject matter, understanding changes in financial auditing, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, introducing industry best practices to the business.
- Provide guidance and training to finance and operational teams on control procedures, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Support the Finance in preparing for external audits, liaise with auditors to provide necessary documentation and support during audit engagements.
- Generate comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate control findings, recommendations and progress to management.
What we are looking for:
- Must have extensive previous experience of implementing / auditing financial controls with an emphasis on Financial Systems / Information Systems Audit / IT Auditor / Financial Controls etc. from either an External or Internal Auditor perspective or as a Financial Systems Controls specialist.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, COSO) and experience in implementing and maintaining compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in analysing financial data, identifying control weaknesses, and proposing effective solutions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and explain complex financial concepts.
- Proficiency in using financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, Consolidations systems, data analysis tools..).
- Ability to create practical solutions in a transformational systems environment.
- Although not a necessity Ideally you will be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent.
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