Global Internal Controls Manager – SOX/GAAP & Audit

AVEVA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Education support

Professional development

Performance bonus

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to join the second line of defence. You will lead Internal Control Analysts, own RACMs, and shape the 2LOD testing strategy across global processes to ensure SOX compliance and robust control design.

You will collaborate with Global Process Owners, IT, and Audit teams to drive remediation and provide audit-ready evidence. The role requires strong governance, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of testing SOX controls.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience of US GAAP accounting standards.
• Experience of working with Oracle.
• Qualification by a governing body (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
• Strong communication and collaboration across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Internal Control Analysts and coordinate global control testing.
• Own RACMs, validate changes with owners and Global Process Owners.
• Develop 2LOD testing strategy and resource plan.
• Coordinate walkthroughs and evidence collection for audits.
• Coach analysts and support remediation of control issues.
• Prepare Audit Committee papers and liaise with Internal/External Audit.
• Collaborate with GPOs to ensure consistent process application.
• Identify efficiencies and opportunities for automation/AI in controls.

Skills

Communication

Testing methodology

Excel/Power BI

External Audit awareness

SOX controls

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP

Oracle familiarity

Automation/data analytics

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity handling

Education

Governing body qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Data scripting

SQL querying

Job description

AVEVA is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to join the second line of defence. You will lead Internal Control Analysts, own RACMs, and shape the 2LOD testing strategy across global processes to ensure SOX compliance and robust control design.

You will collaborate with Global Process Owners, IT, and Audit teams to drive remediation and provide audit-ready evidence. The role requires strong governance, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to automation opportunities.