Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead end-to-end quarterly reporting processes – planning, set-up, execution, and final reporting – while managing stakeholder communications and delivering clear, insightful outputs using advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Analyse and challenge quarterly control effectiveness self-assessments (CRSA), supporting stakeholders in identifying and remediating control deficiencies
- Deliver effective internal controls training to key stakeholders, simplifying complex concepts and supporting stakeholders to consistently understand and apply control requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, driving continuous improvement across the control environment
- Demonstrate adaptability in managing evolving processes and requirements, exercising judgment in ambiguous situations while maintaining focus on key objectives
- Act as a key point of contact for stakeholder queries, providing guidance and ad hoc support as required
- Apply appropriate assurance procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that controls are tested, and all significant risks are addressed
- Support department objectives and performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience in accounting, audit, or a related field
- Strong experience in internal controls, risk, or assurance environments
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge, and derive insights from complex information
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting and delivering training
- Highly organised and adaptable, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments
- Experience or knowledge of media industry
- Exposure to SOX / financial reporting controls is highly desirable
- Experience working with international teams and stakeholders across different time zones
- Experience working with a controls management or GRC system is advantageous
Benefits
- Free Sky TV package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
- Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
- Private healthcare with mental health support
- Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
- Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
- Sharesave and Tech schemes
- A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences