Position

Internal Controls Manager

Reports To

Senior Internal Controls Manager

Location

Stoke Poges, Capenhurst

Prepared by

Senior Internal Controls Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Internal Controls Manager will have a significant role in the development & implementation of the Group’s internal financial controls environment and framework. This will include assisting in designing key elements as well as responsibility for delivery of core components. They will take a lead role in the support of wider internal controls improvement initiatives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

ACCOUNTABILITY

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR(S)

1.

1. Work with and influence senior stakeholders and departmental heads to define and establish minimum basic controls in core processes. Including consideration of how existing processes may need to be updated and agree changes required.

Completeness of core process documentation and RACMs.

Build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.

2.

1. Ensure that controls are adequately designed for all in-scope processes and agreed with control / business owners.

Control review and sign-off.

3.

1. Manage the fraud risk assessment process across the Group including implementation of the new system when designed, agreeing suitable controls and working with stakeholders to implement controls where needed.

Completion of fraud risk assessments.

4.

1. Provide guidance, support and direction to the business on effectively managing relevant controls risks and provide ad hoc controls advice / SME input for implementing effective and efficient controls.
2.  

Provision of support / guidance as required.

5.

1. Deliver additional internal control improvement initiatives as required. This will include journal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, SAP SoD controls as well as other related projects.
2.  

Completion of initiatives / improvement opportunities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Vocational Qualifications:

• Strong academic background.
• Chartered accountant qualification desirable.

1. Behavioural competencies:

1. Embraces continuous improvement and innovation
2. Empowers by holding self and others accountable
3. Embodies transparency, respect and inclusivity
4. Acts consciously with a broader and longer term perspective in mind

1. Experience required:

• Significant experience of working in either a risk based / Sarbanes-Oxley / internal controls / internal audit discipline.
• Experience of influencing senior stakeholders to adopt new controls frameworks.
• Prior experience of controls testing, implementation or design of control frameworks.
• Adaptable and able to operate with minimal supervision across a range of functions and departments.
• Ability to manage and deliver a portfolio of projects / workstreams concurrently.

1. Specific knowhow and technical skills:

• Strong understanding of risk and control principles, regulatory compliance, and relevant accounting principles
• Good communication skills
• Willing to travel as the job demands to URENCO offices in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the US (Circa. 25% travel)

Position

Internal Controls Analyst

Reports To

Senior Internal Controls Manager

Location

Stoke Poges, Capenhurst

Prepared by

Senior Internal Controls Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Internal Controls Analyst will support in the maintenance and testing of the Group’s internal financial controls environment and framework. They will ensure that the controls documentation is robust and up to date, undertake controls testing as well as play an active role in the Group’s compliance with relevant external Governance reporting obligations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

ACCOUNTABILITY

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR(S)

1.

1. Update and maintain SOX documentation including risk and control matrices and evaluate new controls as business and processes change.

1. Completeness of documentation and RACMs.

2.

1. Periodically update the SOX scoping document and supporting risk assessment including developing suitable new controls if required.

Completion of annual scoping and risk assessment document.

3.

1. Perform design and operating effectiveness testing for each in scope process and site. Including following up and tracking internal control gaps and deficiencies to ensure they are remediated and re-testing completed as necessary.

Completion of testing in line with plan. Completion of follow ups and closure of open actions.

4.

1. Provide guidance and advice to control owners to address identified control gaps and deficiencies. Work with Global Finance teams to provide ongoing support and input to maintain and enhance the controls environment.
2.  
3.  

Provision of controls advice, requests from business for assistance.

5.

1. Oversee the follow up process to track progress on completion of open improvement actions, and ensure appropriate remediation is in place.

Follow up of identified control deficiencies and successful closure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Vocational Qualifications:

• Strong academic background
• Chartered accountant qualification desirable

1. Behavioural competencies:

1. Embraces continuous improvement and innovation
2. Empowers by holding self and others accountable
3. Embodies transparency, respect and inclusivity
4. Acts consciously with a broader and longer term perspective in mind

1. Experience required:

• Experience of working in either a risk based / Sarbanes-Oxley / internal controls / internal audit discipline.
• Solid understanding of risk, audit and control principles.
• Strong documentation skills

1. Specific knowhow and technical skills:

• Strong understanding of risk and control principles, regulatory compliance, and relevant accounting principles
• Good communication skills
• Willing to travel as the job demands to URENCO offices in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the US (Circa. 25% travel)
• Solid organisational skills.
• Proven knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX & COBIT)