Financial Controls Analyst

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Response Informatics Full time
Job Overview

Objective

The role of the Financial Controls Analyst is to assist in the compliance activities related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) within the context of the evolving Internal Controls Framework following the S/4HANA transition. This position is responsible for:

  1. Facilitating the upkeep of a robust and efficient Internal Controls Framework that guarantees the accuracy and reliability of the Company's financial reporting while adhering to all applicable regulations.
  2. Collaborating closely with project teams and stakeholders to offer insights and ensure the appropriate controls are integrated into the new S/4HANA environment and associated business processes, while also identifying and mitigating potential risks.

Additionally, this role involves identifying automation prospects and utilizing SAP GRC Process Controls Continuous Control Monitoring (PC CCM) to enhance control automation.

Key Responsibilities

The Financial Controls Analyst will proactively engage in the following activities:

  1. Lead the Risk and Controls strategy to enhance and update the Internal Controls Framework in alignment with the S/4HANA transition, including the documentation of risks, controls, and procedures.
  2. Ensure that financial risks and controls are incorporated into the design and development of comprehensive process and technology solutions.
  3. Confirm that control activities are effectively designed and executed to address identified risks.
  4. Oversee the implementation of risks and controls identified during the design phase to ensure proper execution.
  5. Develop and implement testing plans to assess the effectiveness of controls within the new system.
  6. Work in tandem with project teams and stakeholders to guarantee that controls are integrated into the new S/4HANA system and business processes.
  7. Evaluate and review the effectiveness of controls and processes, identifying deficiencies and proposing solutions to rectify them.
  8. Ensure timely and effective establishment of Segregation of Duties and Sensitive Access rulesets.
  9. Identify and evaluate automation opportunities, collaborating with the team to implement SAP GRC PC CCM for control automation.

Qualifications

Proficiency in the English language.

Ability to operate within a Matrix organization.

Comprehensive understanding of IFRS, SOX, and internal controls, along with the overall Finance function and related processes across the organization.

Experience in project management.

Experience with S4HANA transformation projects is preferred.

Familiarity with IT automated controls and SAP GRC PC CCM is preferred.

Strategic thinking abilities.

Capability to manage conflicts and demonstrate assertiveness.

Experience in working in a market or similar environment.

A university degree in business management or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Professional qualifications in accounting or IT (such as ACCA, CISA, CIMA, etc.) are preferred.

Strong influencing skills.

Resilience and ability to handle stress.

Exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in stakeholder management within significant transformation initiatives.



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