Internal Controls Manager

Job Description

Our controls assurance team sits and is responsible for the delivery of a variety of controls focused projects,. These are varied and range from third party assurance including ISAE and SOC reporting, Sarbanes Oxley advisory, implementation and ongoing testingor wider controls and process optimisation programmes across a variety of sectors and businesses.Client DetailsThe business are a well know business with offices in ManchesterDescriptionThe Internal Controls Manager will be responsible for;

• Managing projects and key relationships for a range of clients ranging from start-ups to large listed clients, with overall operational responsibility (subject to the scale of engagement)
• Understanding of and experience of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and its role in meeting organisations objectives.
• Undertake risk based reviews to suit client specific requirements, from an advisory or controls assurance perspective.
• People management responsibilities; resource planning and allocation, performance management, mentoring and training of staff members to help them achieve their potential and be themselves.
• Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of clients including proactive management of Finances
• Liaise with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters to help drive change and innovation in our service offerings.
• Support partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in client pitch teams, attendance at group networking and other marketing events as appropriate
• Contribute to the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and business development activity
• Support partners with the implementation and communication of new business strategy for existing clients, target clients and the internal business
• Participate in key account management
• Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area

ProfileThe successful Internal Controls Manager should have;

• Significant understanding of controls and their application in the workplace including design, sufficiency, operating effectiveness, deficiencies and recommendations
• Ability to proactively apply your skills to a broad range of client scenarios and industries
• Knowledge and understanding of assurance reporting standards including ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000 and SSAE 18, SOC 2 from scoping through to Type I & II reporting
• Experience providing enterprise risk based advisory or controls engagements including risk framework or strategy reviews.
• Controls advisory experience including understanding of Sarbanes Oxley
• Ability to coach, develop and manage people as well as work independently
• Significant experience of simultaneously driving multiple engagements to a successful outcome
• Strong networking skills and ability to develop strong rapports with clients bringing in the wider firm
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• A sound knowledge and practical experience of IT General Controls (ITGC) is preferable

Job OfferThe successful Internal Controls Manager will receive;

• Attractive package of up to £55,000 + benefits,
• Very competitive benefits package,
• Great team culture & supporting environment

Keyskills :
AuditorControlsInternal AuditFinancial AuditsSOXCIAOperational AuditsIIACMIIAPIIA