Controls Testing Manager

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is hiring a Controls Testing / SOX Manager for their City of London team. This permanent role offers hybrid working and a salary between £60K and £75K. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in internal controls and SOX compliance, and relevant professional certifications. Responsibilities include overseeing transitions, executing testing activities, and driving enhancements through automation.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in Internal Controls, SOX Compliance or Risk within Insurance or Financial Services.
• Experience leading control testing programs and managing offshore delivery teams.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transition of responsibilities from external service arrangements.
• Facilitate documentation and information gathering with stakeholders.
• Execute control testing activities aligned with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Internal Controls

SOX Compliance

Risk Management

Control Testing

Digital Tools

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Risk-related field

Tools

SOX Framework

FCF Framework

Automation Tools

Job description

Overview

Global Financial Services Firm is hiring for a Controls Testing / SOX Manager for their team based in the City. This is a permanent role with a hybrid working basis (3 days in the office per week). Salary ranges between £60K - £75K.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the smooth transition of responsibilities from external service arrangements.
• Ensuring effective knowledge transfer and maintain continuity of control operations during the transition phase.
• Facilitating documentation and information gathering with internal stakeholders.
• Executing control testing activities aligned with regulatory and internal frameworks (e.g., SOX, FCF).
• Assessing the effectiveness of controls, documenting findings, and supporting the development of remediation plans.
• Updating or creating risk and control documentation in accordance with governance standards.
• Driving enhancements through automation and digital tools to improve testing efficiency and accuracy.

Skills and Experience

• Degree-educated in Finance, Accounting or Risk-related field.
• At least 6-8 years in Internal Controls, SOX Compliance or Risk within Insurance or Financial Services.
• Proven experience leading control testing programs and managing offshore delivery teams.
• Deep understanding of SOX and FCF Frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA.
• Experience with digital tools and automation in control testing.

Application

Please apply for immediate interview!

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