Governance and Controls Manager
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Benjamin Edwards is currently recruiting for a self-motivated and proactive Governance & Controls Manager for a dynamic, growing and thriving Group business. It is a key role for the finance function, being the lead person to drive and oversee financial and operational risk and control framework, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and governance policies. This role will work closely with the finance leadership team and the wider finance and business teams to ensure they have a strong and comprehensive controls framework in place.
The Role
Lead and own the controls process, acting as the key liaison (on behalf of the Financial Controller) between the finance function and the business as a whole
Be the main contact and owning the relationship with Group internal audit and any external auditors when it comes to controls
Develop and maintain a robust risk and control framework, including the identification and documentation of key controls
Continuously assess and update the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure they are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Take lead on all internal audit findings and ensure that gap closures and remediations are closed down and resolved in a timely manner in the business
Responsible for creation and maintenance of process maps for key controls in the business, ensuring these are clearly linked and identified to core business processes
Ensure actions are closed down in a timely manner by the business and developing means to create and drive accountability around controls
Oversee the rollout and implementation of internal control policies and procedures across the organisation
Conduct regular evaluations of financial and operational procedures to ensure adherence to internal controls
Work closely with cross functional departments to continuously review the current risk and control matrices for the business to ensure they are appropriate and up to date
Assist with regulatory compliance, including keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations
Coordinate and conduct training programs to educate employees on internal controls and compliance procedures, ensuring the business has a thorough understanding of controls
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Qualified / Part Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CIA, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal controls, governance, or a similar role
Has experience working in a practice environment or a strongly controlled corporate environment
Familiarity with risk management frameworks and best practices and experience with regulatory compliance and governance in a corporate environment
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, then please do not hesitate to apply.
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