We are currently recruiting for a well-established US-Listed organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and high ethical standards. The Finance function plays a critical role in supporting the business through robust governance, sound risk management, and continuous improvement, helping the organisation operate efficiently and with integrity across all markets globally.

About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring that internal controls across the business are designed, implemented, and operating effectively in alignment with corporate standards. Sitting within the Finance team, this role advises on business processes, risks, and controls. Reporting into the Internal Audit Manager, the key responsibilities include:

- Identify, document, and mitigate key risks through well-designed internal controls and updated SOPs.
- Perform and support control testing, SOX-related activities, and remediation of issues in partnership with auditors and process owners.
- Prepare reporting for Finance and business leadership, and track progress of critical internal control activities.
- Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices, and oversee user access and system-generated report reviews.
- Provide insights, advice, and guidance to stakeholders, connecting business processes to financial outcomes.
- Support process improvement initiatives, change management activities, and project work using structured methodologies.




- Build strong cross-functional relationships, ensuring proactive communication and early stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to training, continuous improvement, and adherence to quality standards.

About You

You are a detail-oriented finance or accounting skilled with strong internal controls and compliance experience. You collaborate effectively across functions, communicate complex issues clearly, and influence stakeholders with confidence. You enjoy improvement initiatives, demonstrate excellent organisational skills, and maintain high ethical standards. You're proactive, analytical, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

- Degree in accounting or finance, with CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or actively pursuing).
- 3+ years' experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (ideally in international/public accounting).
- Understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and the COSO framework.
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational capability with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
- High ethical standards and professionalism; able to work independently and in a team

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