Rutherford Cross is delighted to be exclusively engaged with a global financial services client in Ayrshire. The role represents an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant with an audit background or for a candidate with experience in an internal controls testing environment.
Job title:
Internal Auditor - SOX Compliance and Financial Controls Hybrid:
3 days in office Travel:
Up to two weeks per annum Part of a team of 4 reporting to the Manager, SOX Compliance and Financial Controls - Europe. Testing a variety of areas but gravitating to the more complex ones. Responsibilities:
Executing and documenting test results regarding the effectiveness of controls utilising standardised work papers to support Management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting. Leveraging knowledge of business processes and financial reporting risks, and assisting in the development of an efficient, risk-based testing program to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls supporting Management’s SOX certifications in the SEC financial reports. Reviewing other’s work as assigned by management. Identifying changes in processes and assisting in the maintenance of accurate process and control documentation. Establishing and maintaining working relationships with process and control owners across the business, to stay informed about changes in the business and to assess the impact on the testing program. Participating in ongoing assessments for control rationalisation and opportunities for global standardisation and/or automation. Providing status updates to help monitor the annual SOX compliance program. Participating in global SOX and Financial Control annual training initiatives with process and/or control owners, Financial Control team resources, and others supporting the SOX program initiatives, regulatory updates, or other functional training as appropriate. Assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual control deficiency aggregation activities. Participating in control improvement projects as assigned. Professional Experience/Qualifications:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field. Minimum 3 years of audit and/or SOX compliance experience, recent public accounting experience a plus. Financial services industry or Public Accounting experience is a plus. Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP) or regional equivalent. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Ability to identify risks and evaluate internal controls for effectiveness. Strong critical thinking and effective organisational skills, with the ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills that enable collaboration with internal and external teams, and the ability to build effective relationships across the Company. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as experience working closely with all levels of management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access). Please submit your CV to
allydeas@rutherfordcross.com . Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Internal Auditor - SOX Compliance and Financial Controls Hybrid:
3 days in office Travel:
Up to two weeks per annum Part of a team of 4 reporting to the Manager, SOX Compliance and Financial Controls - Europe. Testing a variety of areas but gravitating to the more complex ones. Responsibilities:
Executing and documenting test results regarding the effectiveness of controls utilising standardised work papers to support Management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting. Leveraging knowledge of business processes and financial reporting risks, and assisting in the development of an efficient, risk-based testing program to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls supporting Management’s SOX certifications in the SEC financial reports. Reviewing other’s work as assigned by management. Identifying changes in processes and assisting in the maintenance of accurate process and control documentation. Establishing and maintaining working relationships with process and control owners across the business, to stay informed about changes in the business and to assess the impact on the testing program. Participating in ongoing assessments for control rationalisation and opportunities for global standardisation and/or automation. Providing status updates to help monitor the annual SOX compliance program. Participating in global SOX and Financial Control annual training initiatives with process and/or control owners, Financial Control team resources, and others supporting the SOX program initiatives, regulatory updates, or other functional training as appropriate. Assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual control deficiency aggregation activities. Participating in control improvement projects as assigned. Professional Experience/Qualifications:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field. Minimum 3 years of audit and/or SOX compliance experience, recent public accounting experience a plus. Financial services industry or Public Accounting experience is a plus. Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP) or regional equivalent. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Ability to identify risks and evaluate internal controls for effectiveness. Strong critical thinking and effective organisational skills, with the ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills that enable collaboration with internal and external teams, and the ability to build effective relationships across the Company. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as experience working closely with all levels of management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access). Please submit your CV to
allydeas@rutherfordcross.com . Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
