Assistant Manager, Financial Controls Compliance

Role Overview

• Execute core SOX lifecycle activities, including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing support, and reporting, ensuring high‑quality documentation and timely delivery
• Support management with detailed scoping analyses and compile supporting documentation
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of in‑scope processes, key controls, and ICOFR coverage (e.g., RCMs, flowcharts)
• Assist with implementation, documentation, and evaluation of controls (transactional, entity‑level, ITGC) to address ICOFR risks; identify documentation gaps and coordinate updates with process owners
• Support the planning and execution of testing, including walkthroughs, sample selection, and evidence collection; provide timely and complete test documentation
• Coordinate external auditor requests related to ICOFR testing; provide evidence and respond to follow-up queries in a timely manner
• Manage timely and accurate deficiency evaluations and advise management in developing effective remediation plans
• Prepare dashboards, testing summaries, and deficiency status reporting for management review
• Maintain up‑to‑date information in the SOX tool (e.g., Workiva), ensuring data integrity across SOX records, deficiency logs, certification packages, and evidence repositories; provide first-line of support for tool usage and support rollout of template, workflow, and functionality enhancements
• Act as primary contact for business control owners; communicate status, issues, and required actions to stakeholders
• Manage ICOFR-related external audit requests, ensuring timely and complete provision of evidence and responses

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Accounting or Business-related disciplines
• Professional certifications beneficial (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA)
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• 5+ years of experience of a combination in ICOFR/SOX, internal or external audit, or financial controls
• Sound understanding of internal controls, financial process risk, and SOX methodology
• Ability to coordinate multiple deliverables and stakeholders across different teams or locations
• Strong documentation, communication, and analytical skills
• Big 4 and/or finance background preferred but not essential
• Working knowledge of SOX/GRC-type applications, particularly Workiva Wdesk, would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us