A leading US Financial Services firm with offices globally have created an opportunity for an Internal Controls professional to lead their team in London reporting into the Director of Internal Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley in New York. You will build relationships with department heads globally and undertake an autonomous role within a growing, ambitious firm.

You will be responsible for creating and updating process narratives, performing walkthroughs and control testing, updating deficiency reports, documenting action plans, assisting process owners (department heads) on ways to improve their processes. You will lead the planning of annual SOX audit engagement, involving development of business understanding, risk assessment and audit approach. You will lead the analysis and review of key internal control procedures, including interviewing senior management. The role will encompass 10-15% travel in Europe and Asia.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid understanding of SOX 404 requirements. This will include all internal processes (i.e. Accounts Payable, Financial Statement Close, Fixed Assets, HR, Tax & Treasury etc). A Big 4 background would be advantageous, as would experience in a Financial Services environment. The role will pay up to £70k plus bonus and package. CVs and enquiries to James Willacy at Austin Andrew.