Marks Sattin are partnering with a large, household name organisation in Birmingham to recruit a Group Accounting & Controls Specialist on a permanent basis. My client offers a hybrid working pattern, consisting of 3 days remote working and 2 in their offices.

This is a brand new position within the well-established Group Controls team. The Group Accounting & Controls Specialist will ensure the overall effectiveness of the internal control framework and delivery of the annual controls workplan. The Group Accounting & Controls Specialist will report to the Senior Group Controls Manager with a dotted line to the Head of Financal Control.

Key Responsibilities of the Group Accounting & Controls Specialist include:

• Collaborating with the wider Group Controls Team with the monitoring and maintenance of the risk and controls matrix
• Taking ownership and responsibility for operational processes in the risk and controls matrix
• Supporting business leaders and process owners with the periodic completion and update of risk scoring and control implementation
• Leading quarterly risk discussions within respective business process areas.
• Staying abreast of business transformation projects and providing input where necessary
• Reviewing current processes to identify risks and recommend controls
• Producing end-to-end process maps for new and enhanced processes
• Identifying weaknesses in the internal control framework, non-standardised processes, and manual processes
• Ensuring the commercial needs of the business are met whilst suggesting improvements
• Challenging the status quo, and influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders where necessary
• Supporting Group-wide projects
• Reviewing control self-assessment and process validations
• Processing and responding to risk and control change requests.
• Supporting the wider Group Controls team in the rollout of the internal control framework
• Maintaining confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

To be considered, you must:

• Be a qualified accountant or Internal Auditor ((ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MCIIA, CIA)
• Have an understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and controls testing
• Highly motivated and organized self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of senior stakeholders, building meaningful relationships and strong internal networks
• Be able to monitor and appraise existing processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Have strong analytical skills, a diligent and pragmatic approach with great attention to detail.
• Be enthusiastic about improving processes, challenging the status quo but also keen to learn
• Have experience within a large corporate organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join not only a reputable organisation with a household name, but also an opportunity to join a well established but growing team of specialists. If you feel you meet the requirements of my client, please do not hesitate to apply!