We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy. Position Summary: Hybrid: 3 days in office Travel: Up to two weeks per annum. Part of a team of 4 reporting to the Manager, SOX Compliance and Financial Controls - Europe. Testing a variety of financial process areas. Can support costs of chartered accounting qualification via training agreement. Key Responsibilities: Timely execution of assigned assessment activities primarily related to management’s assessment of the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. Executes and documents test results regarding effectiveness of controls utilizing standardized work papers to support Management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting. Assist in documenting process flows and revising existing process flows as assigned. Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to process owners across the organization and follow up on agreed remediation activities. Establishes and maintains working relationships with process and control owners across the business, to stay informed about changes in the business and to assess impact to the testing program. Participates in ongoing assessments for control rationalization and opportunities for global standardization and/or automation. Provides status updates to help monitor the annual SOX compliance program. Participates in global SOX and Financial Control annual training initiatives with process and/or control owners as well as the SOX team. Seek out continuous improvement through accessing Financial Control team resources, regulatory updates, or other functional training as appropriate. Participates in control improvement projects as assigned. Professional Experience/Qualifications: Ability to work effectively and efficiently from home for part of the working week as part of hybrid working model. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field or equivalent experience Minimum 1-2 years of audit, controls testing and/or SOX compliance experience. Recent public accounting experience/part professional qualification is a plus. Basic knowledge of internal controls and auditing. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and show initiative. Ability to prioritise and multi-task to meet stated deadlines. Must have strong interpersonal skills that enable collaboration with internal and external stakeholders/ teams. Must have strong oral and written communications skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access). Financial services industry or public company experience is a plus. Compliance Responsibilities Understanding of governance and risk in relation to the role, especially within a regulated environment, and keeping up to date with any regulatory changes in your local region and Europe Responsible for ensuring adherence and working in accordance with the PRA Group compliance policies, including participation in the management of risks Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies across areas of organisational responsibility Completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. Responsible for ensuring adherence and working in accordance with the PRA Group compliance policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. Understand and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines including those governing securities activities, company law, anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters. Embed the Group’s Values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics. Comply with relevant policies, processes and regulations, as part of the culture. PRA Group (UK) Ltd applies Equal Opportunities policy at all stages of recruitment and selection process. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection is carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.