Job Description

Astrum Search is working with a global FTSE 100 to continue to grow their global internal controls framework. Having worked with the team in the UK and Europe, we are now looking to hire a Senior Internal Controls Analyst to be based in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a hybrid role and requires 2-3 days x week in the office.

This is a newly created role in a growing team. Reporting to the Internal Controls Manager the role will provide support to develop and maintain an effective internal controls environment across the North America (USA, Canada and Mexico). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Take part in the planning and establishment of an effective internal controls strategy and ensure strategy is executed to ensure the business is controlled effectively and efficiently.
• Build and develop strong working relationships with process and control owners across the region; act as a trusted business partner.
• Monitor and report on internal control weaknesses and follow up/track resolution of control gaps via timely management action plans. 
• Plan and implement periodic internal controls monitoring assessments of the business control environment. 
• Assist in planning and executing the Risk & Controls Self Assessment programme. 
• Review the effectiveness of internal control design and recommend improvements when necessary. 

Skills & Experience:

• Professional qualification preferred - CPA, CIA etc.
• Experience of implementing risk-based processes and controls.
• Knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS etc).
• Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail. Able to solve problems and influence stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. 

My client is open to the background of the candidate. You could be working in public accounting looking to move to an industry role or currently working in a similar industry internal controls/internal audit role. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a complex, global PLC that offers outstanding opportunities to progress in this department or wider business, both domestically or internationally.

Some travel is expected with the role but no more than 25% of the time.