Central Functions Controls Assurance Manager
Position within Aberdeen’s Finance Controls Office supporting finance governance and control. This role focuses on controls assurance across Central Functions and quality assurance over Balance Sheet Substantiation.
The Finance Controls Office maintains a strong control environment and meets key governance and regulatory requirements, including the revised UK Corporate Governance Code. The team plays an important role in strengthening internal controls and supporting clear, effective assurance and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, coordinate, and deliver controls assurance activity across Central Functions, ensuring outputs are completed in line with Aberdeen methodology.
* Work with stakeholders to agree testing scope, communicate findings clearly, and support timely remediation of control gaps or weaknesses identified through testing.
* Oversee and support offshore testers, ensuring consistent delivery of testing activities according to agreed methodology and timelines.
* Execute the monthly Balance Sheet Substantiation quality assurance process and produce reports for governance forums.
* Support broader Finance Controls Office priorities and contribute to the development of the finance risk and control environment as required.
Candidate Criteria
* Experience planning and delivering controls assurance or testing activities, assessing control design and effectiveness, and communicating findings clearly.
* Strong understanding of core accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and key finance processes and controls.
* Ability to build effective relationships, collaborate across teams, and engage confidently with stakeholders at different levels.
* Experience managing or overseeing global teams, coordinating delivery across locations, and maintaining consistent quality and standards.
* Qualified accountant or auditor preferred; candidates with operational risk or controls experience will also be considered.
* Experience with balance sheet substantiation processes and related quality assurance or review activity is advantageous.
Benefits
• 40 days annual leave
• 16% employer pension contribution
• Discretionary performance‑based bonus (where applicable)
• Private healthcare
• Flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans, and employee discount portal access
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