Global Internal Controls Analyst – ACA Qualified

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in the UK is seeking an ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified professional to join the newly established Internal Controls function. You will assess, test and strengthen financial controls across global finance teams, partnering with senior stakeholders to embed governance and risk management.

This role offers international exposure, process improvement and an opportunity to shape control frameworks across a multinational business.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (ACA preferred)
• Minimum 3 years' experience within Audit or Practice
• Big 4 experience highly desirable, Top 10 firms also considered
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management
• Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Comfortable working autonomously in a growing function
• Exposure to listed companies
• Experience auditing or working with Private Equity-backed businesses
• Internal Controls, Risk & Controls or Internal Audit experience
• Exposure to GRC systems and control testing methodologies

Responsibilities

• Review and assess financial control evidence submitted by global finance teams
• Perform controls testing and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
• Support the design and enhancement of financial control frameworks
• Conduct control reviews across international business locations
• Work directly with finance stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments
• Develop practical recommendations and track remediation activities
• Support risk assessments, control self-assessments and governance processes
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
• Travel occasionally to international sites to perform in-person control reviews

Skills

Governance & risk management

IFRS knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Autonomous working

Auditing experience

Internal Controls

Control testing

Policy development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

GRC systems

Control testing methodologies

Job description

Smiths Detection in the UK is seeking an ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified professional to join the newly established Internal Controls function. You will assess, test and strengthen financial controls across global finance teams, partnering with senior stakeholders to embed governance and risk management.

This role offers international exposure, process improvement and an opportunity to shape control frameworks across a multinational business.