Controls and Governance Analyst

Job Description

SThree are delighted to announce that were looking for a talented Controls & Governance Analyst to join our wonderful team!The chosen candidate will support SThrees overall purpose to bring skilled people together to build the future. In SThrees journey towards total spend transparency and more centralised spend control, this role holder will need to embrace new behaviours,processes and polices, achieving a balance between regional and group needs.This is a global role working with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, with a focus across IT and Operations, to ensure the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework (which is aligned to the Group Risk and Control strategy) is effectively deployedand operated.About usSThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEMmarkets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.Operating through a global house of specialist recruitment brands we know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals seeking both permanent and contract work and understand the organisations who need them. The world is changing. And the people who changethe world work with us.Examples of day-to-day tasks include the following …* Deploy enhancements to the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework for all functions across the Global organisation* Support the Risk and Control Owners to maintain the Risk and Internal Control registers, ensuring best practise guidelines are followed and quality standards are adhered to as set out in the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework* Provide SME assessment of the effectiveness of the Control Environment, gap analysis and plan remediation with the Risk and Control Owners where required* Maintaining all Risk, Controls and Governance Framework documentation* Maintain the Controls and Governance Share Point Hub, updating content and managing user access permissions* Operation of key Controls and Governance Internal Controls* Work closely with SAP IT, IT Service Desk and Functional Role Owners to run and maintain the SAP Access review process.* Support all programs and change management initiatives to ensure effective controls review and improvements are in place* Produce the Risk, Controls and Governance reporting and analytics as required for the Risk and Compliance Committee or Audit Committee meetings.* Produce the Internal Audit open item reports for use within the processes and during the monthly IA review meeting* Produce control environment effectiveness assessment reports in a detailed and timely manner to support the Risk and Control Owners in maintaining or improving the strength of the control environment.What skills and knowledge are we looking for* Experience within a similar role (Assurance, Internal Audit or Internal Controls Design and Deploy) * Knowledge of Risk Management and Internal Control Frameworks (i.e. SOx , COSO) desired * Strong background in deploying effective Internal Controls* Multi-functional end to end process experience in an operational environment* Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable in dealing with stakeholders from all levels of an organisation* Strong Office 365 skills including Microsoft Excel experience (Nested formulas, complex VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) and SharePoint skillsQualifications:* Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified finalist studying their professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / ICAS / IRM / MoR / IIA)Or* A minimum of 3 years of relevant internal experience in a Risk Management / Internal Controls & Governance / Internal Audit role.Benefits for our U.K. teams include:* The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles* Bonus linked to company and personal performance* Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays* Annual leave purchase scheme* Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum* Five paid days off per year for volunteering `* Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme* Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme* Access to a range of retail discounts and savingWhat we stand for...Were committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustmentsin submitting your application, please let us know, and well be happy to help. While SThree is committed to hybrid working and these roles will fall under this policy, it is important to note that for a successful and efficient delivery of the project there will be a requirement for extended attendance in the office in line with the hybridworking policy.What we stand for..We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, were committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairnessand dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected.If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and well be happy to help.Required skills

• Controls & Governance Analyst