Head of Controls and Compliance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Railway (GWR) Full time

About the Role:

The Head of Controls and Compliance will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of SOx controls in Great Western Railway (GWR). This will involve working closely with FirstGroup plc and First Rail to ensure compliance with financial reporting regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and document controls over financial reporting
  • Conduct periodic compliance testing of those controls
  • Ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained across all key risk areas in GWR
  • Document all key controls for the business
  • Liaise with FirstGroup, First Rail, or future entity internal audit teams
  • Make recommendations on how to improve the control environment, notably for controls over financial reporting
  • Investigate and promote the use of data to confirm compliance or to highlight anomalies for investigation
  • Manage a SOx Auditor and GWR's Retail Audit Manager
  • Act as one of GWR's main focal points for fraud investigations

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and recent experience in an audit function
  • Ability to document controls and make recommendations to improve controls and efficiency
  • Good communication skills to facilitate the provision of clear guidance for the implementation of controls
  • Good understanding of GWR's retail sales and accounting environment, including associated fraud risks
  • Champion for data-driven analysis to facilitate identification of control anomalies
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and efficiently

About the Location:

The role is based at Milford House in Swindon with frequent travel to other GWR locations expected.

Working Pattern:

A 37-hour work week with normal office hours being Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including health cash plan, health screenings, and EAP
  • Lifestyle benefits, including Costco membership, bike scheme, and retail discounts
  • Financial benefits, including pension, share-saving schemes, and payroll giving
  • Travel benefits, including free GWR travel pass, discounted Friends and Family tickets, Eurostar, and European rail travel

GWR's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

GWR is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences and maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.



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