Internal Controls 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

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Internal Controls Analyst to ensure the effective design, implementation, and operation of internal controls across the organisation. Sitting within the Finance team, this role plays a key part in advising on business processes, risk mitigation, and compliance activities in alignment with corporate and regional standards.

You’ll work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, provide insights on financial and operational risks, and contribute to continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify key business risks and ensure they are mitigated through well‑designed internal controls and up‑to‑date SOPs.
• Perform and support control testing, SOX‑related activities, and remediation work in partnership with auditors and process owners.
• Prepare internal control reporting for leadership and track progress on key initiatives.
• Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices, including user access and system report reviews.
• Provide insights that connect business processes to financial outcomes.
• Contribute to process improvement, change management, and project activities using structured methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across departments, ensuring proactive communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Support training, continuous improvement efforts, and adherence to quality standards.

What We Are Looking For

You are a detail‑oriented finance or accounting professional with a passion for internal controls, compliance, and process improvement. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and bring a proactive, analytical mindset to your work. You are comfortable working independently while also thriving in a team environment.

You bring

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or currently pursuing).
• 3+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (preferably with exposure to international or public accounting).
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and COSO framework.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Most importantly, you are personable,confidentand comfortable operating in a high-energy environment. You build trust quickly, communicate clearly and are not afraid to have robust commercial conversations whenrequired.