Internal Controls Analyst

Internal Controls Analyst

Full-Time, Permanent

Knutsford, Hybrid working

The Company

James Fisher and Sons James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.

• Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

The Role

Join our dynamic Risk and Controls team at James Fisher Group as an
Internal Controls Analyst
, where you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening our internal control environment and risk management framework.

In response to recent updates to the UK Corporate Governance Code, we're focused on ensuring our controls are well-documented, effectively designed, and operating as intended. You'll be at the heart of this transformation—supporting the assessment, testing, and enhancement of internal controls across our global operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the Group, contribute to meaningful change, and help shape a robust governance culture.

Role Accountabilities

• Assist in identifying risks associated with business processes, reporting, IT systems and operational areas.
• Document controls mitigating identified risks, along with supporting and supplementary information required for the matrix.
• Identify potential control gaps and recommend remedial measures for review by senior team members.
• Update and maintain the Group's GRC system (CoreStream), ensuring accurate and timely data entry and modifications.
• Support in the delivery of CoreStream training sessions to users.
• Support the preparation of reports and dashboards generated from CoreStream for further analysis and review.
• Perform control testing in line with internal methodology, conducted through CoreStream.
• Record and monitor remediation actions relating to potential/actual deficiencies identified.
• Maintain RCMs and associated control documentation (including guidance, policies and templates).
• Collaborate with process and control owners to improve control design and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and training on internal controls best practice.
• Assist in preparing materials for reporting to senior management, the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Support initiatives to streamline and automate control processes.
• Contribute to process and system enhancement projects.
• Support in the continuous improvement to strengthen the control environment.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or local equivalent.
• Part-qualified accountants considered.
• Degree, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO and requirements in relation to Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Familiarity with SOC/ISAE reports.
• Familiarity with a range of ERP systems and functionality.
• Foundation-level understanding of ITGCs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with GRC systems is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
• Awareness of more complex accounting conventions (e.g. Revenue Recognition, Share Based Payments, Financial Instruments, etc.).
• General awareness of the inherent risks related to industries and markets that the Group operate in.

If the above captured your interest, click 'apply' now, submit your most recent CV and relevant qualifications/certificates.

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Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information
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