Overview
Are you a qualified accountant with strong audit and controls experience gained in either a large practice or a complex business? Driven by recent acquisitions and the growing influence of our team across EMEA and LATAM, we are excited to announce a newly created Assistant Manager position within our organisation. This role, reporting directly to the Financial Risk & Controls Manager, is essential for maintaining compliance with SOX financial controls. As a key member of the Glasgow Accounting Centre of Excellence, you will collaborate closely with the Global Financial Close & Controls Team, gaining invaluable insights into our entire organisation. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage with control owners at all management levels worldwide, as well as with internal and external auditors and new merger partners. You will play a pivotal role in monitoring ongoing compliance with SOX financial controls, leading SOX compliance for M&A transactions, and supporting audits. Your contributions will drive improvements in execution and ensure strict adherence to financial policies, significantly impacting our global operations. Take on a role that provides unparalleled interaction with global management, auditors, and merger partners. Lead SOX compliance for M&A transactions, support audits, and spearhead operational improvements. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team! How you'll make an impact Work with various divisions across Gallagher's to monitor ongoing compliance with SOX financial controls, including evaluating and testing the operational efficiency of controls over financial reporting. Lead SOX compliance for M&A transactions by collaborating with the acquisition finance team to detail their internal controls and process. Lead SOX control walkthroughs with process owners ensuring new acquisitions meet documentation standards. Support internal and external SOX compliance audits. Develop and coordinate remediation plans for deficiencies in internal controls. Build and maintain relationships with control owners to provide support, guidance and training on the SOX program and requirements. Effectively communicate SOX issues and requirements across varied levels of leadership and process owners to drive solutions. Work with the Global Financial Close & Controls team to review quarterly SOX certifications, annual risk assessment to determine scope and key SOX controls along, with other ad hoc projects. Determine potential process improvements to be rolled out across Finance. Develop a detailed understanding of all financial policies to identify instances where policies are not being appropriately followed. Assist with producing ad hoc reports and completion of technical tasks for the CAO and Senior Management team. Align with AJG Professional Standards Manual in accordance with statutory requirements for the role, paying specific attention to, but not limited to, Whistle Blowing and Treating Customers Fairly. Ensure to internal policies, laws, rules, regulations, and Gallagher's values by prioritizing client-centricity. Make sure the business areas aligns with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance, and Gallagher’s shared values. If you spot any deficiencies, own up to creating a plan for corrective action and work with the relevant experts within the company to take action. About You Qualified Accountant, with prior experience in either audit or controls. Preferred Technical Knowledge: US GAAP experience SOX experience with design/operating effectiveness testing Experience of implementing new processes and/or controls Experience of implementing new processes and/or controls. Ability to prioritise and adhere to challenging deadlines. Regulatory/control-based environment experience is desirable. Flexible approach to dealing with multiple tasks and environments. Process redesign and implementation experience. Strong organisational and influencing skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to change. Attention to detail. Positive and enthusiastic attitude. Eligibility to work in the UK. #LI-MF1 Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…