Financial Controls Specialist

7 days ago


Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom JD Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our controls stream on business and IT-led projects. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting our end-to-end internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) programme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with financial processes.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our financial processes and internal controls.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to our teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of our risk management strategy.

Requirements

  • Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in audit, with a focus on controls testing.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and controls testing.
  • Excellent Excel skills.

About JD

JD is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues across 3,400 stores in over 30 markets around the world. We are committed to being a people-first, digital leader and customer-focused organisation that provides operational excellence and identifies new areas of growth.

What We Offer

  • Incremental holiday allowance.
  • Staff discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online.
  • Exclusive colleague bike discount scheme.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
  • Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications.


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