Financial Controls & Compliance Analyst

Sharp and Carter; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to design, implement, and operate internal controls across the organisation within the Finance team. You will advise on business processes, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate and regional standards.

Role involves cross-functional collaboration, control testing, SOX activities, and contributing to continuous process improvements while building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or pursuing).
• 3+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and COSO framework.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify key business risks and ensure mitigation through internal controls and SOPs.
• Perform control testing, SOX-related activities, and remediation with auditors and process owners.
• Prepare internal control reporting for leadership and track progress.
• Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices, including user access and system report reviews.
• Provide insights connecting business processes to financial outcomes.
• Contribute to process improvement, change management, and project activities.
• Build relationships across departments with proactive communication.
• Support training and adherence to quality standards.

Job description

Sharp and Carter is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to design, implement, and operate internal controls across the organisation within the Finance team. You will advise on business processes, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate and regional standards.

Role involves cross-functional collaboration, control testing, SOX activities, and contributing to continuous process improvements while building strong stakeholder relationships.