Financial Controls Specialist
2 months ago
This is a permanent position based in Edinburgh, reporting to the Head of Finance Control. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the quality of existing documentation and controls for assigned in-scope processes, documenting processes, risks, and controls, and performing testing of the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
The ideal candidate will have a qualified accounting, auditing, or operational risk background, with experience in internal control testing, particularly design effectiveness and operating effectiveness, control quality, and high-quality evidencing standards.
The role requires strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver with quality and impact in a proactive and collaborative manner. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and influence others.
The Finance Controls Office is an experienced and ambitious team, with a remit to enhance internal controls across Finance and support the wider business to implement the necessary procedures to successfully provide an enhanced external attestation.
This role is part of a team that will support the business through the implementation of the following key phases:
- Design evaluation of existing processes and controls;
- Assessment of operating effectiveness of controls;
- Remediation support for design and operating weaknesses;
- Attestation and results reporting.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the Finance Controls Office and wider Finance team, supporting the overall team activities, supporting deliverables, and assisting with other risk and control-related activities as required.
The role also requires the ability to work with precision to deliver requirements, with attention to detail and a global approach, although the primary focus relates to UK regulatory change, a number of the processes and controls operate across abrdn's global business.
We are proud to announce that we have officially become a Disability Confident Committed – Level One employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to submit an application to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our Benefits
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved, and be supported.
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around, including 40 days annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare, and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans, and access to an employee discount site amongst many others.
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