Internal Control Manager

AVEVA; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to join the second line of defence Controls function. The role involves assessing design and operating effectiveness of internal controls as AVEVA transforms towards dual reporting (IFRS and US GAAP) and meets SOX requirements.

You will lead a team of analysts, manage RACMs, and coordinate 2LOD testing globally. The position is hybrid, based in London or Cambridge, and involves partnership with Global Process Owners, IT, finance, and Internal Audit

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an audit function, either in Internal Audit, External Audit or Controls function.
• Experience of testing SOX controls, with understanding of PCAOB requirements.
• Strong understanding of testing and sampling methodology.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Team lead for Internal Control Analysts.
• Ownership of RACMs - quality control, updating controls, validating changes with control owners and Global Process Owners.
• 2LOD testing strategy - resource plan, testing methodology, direction of testing.
• Evidence collation for 2LOD testing and External Audit.
• Report/communication of control matters identified to stakeholders.
• Support the remediation of any control matters identified.
• Cooperation with Global Process Owners to ensure consistent controls across regions.

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Internal Controls Manager

Location: London or Cambridge (hybrid)

Job Profile: Full time

The Job

We are seeking an Internal Controls Manager to join our second line of defence Controls function. AVEVA is working through a transformation programme, moving towards dual reporting (IFRS and US GAAP) and ensuring our current controls framework meets Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOx) requirements. This role will play an important role in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of our Internal Controls.

Responsibilities

• Team lead for Internal Control Analysts
• Responsibility for managing several business process cycles on a global basis which will include:
  • Building relationships with control owners and reviewers
  • Ownership of RACMs - quality control, identifying updates, validating changes with controls owners and Global Process Owners
  • 2LOD testing strategy - resource plan, testing methodology, direction of testing
  • Coordination, management and preparation for walkthroughs
  • Coordination with Global Process Ownership where relevant
  • Evidence collation for 2LOD testing and External Audit
  • Review of 2LOD test scripts
  • Coaching of Internal Control analysts
  • Supporting the remediation of any control matters identified
  • Managing the communication and reporting of control matters identified
  • Support the preparation of Audit Committee papers
  • Work with colleagues from international locations and our co‑source partner to ensure the global and consistent approach of control design and testing is applied throughout the organisation
  • Collaborate with the GPOs team to ensure global processes and controls are consistently applied across the different regions
  • Work effectively with multiple stakeholders across the organisation including – global members of the internal control team, business owners, finance, IT, Internal Audit, Global Process Owners
  • Ensure evidence supporting critical controls has been retained and uploaded to the appropriate system
  • Identify and report concerns relating to the design and operation of controls
  • Help prepare status and audit finding reports
  • Help manage the relationship with Internal Audit
  • Help manage the requirements of the External Audit team including evidence collation
  • Help management the requirements of our co‑source partner including evidence collation
  • Support on the design of controls for any new processes identified, any changes identified in existing RACMs, or support on any project work associated with transformation activities that impact Internal Control
  • Project management of testing programme and other projects/activities that impact Internal Control
  • Identification of efficiencies, process improvements or potential to deploy automation/AI mature our control framework

Skills & Qualifications

Ideal skills

• Experience of working in an audit function, either in Internal Audit, External Audit or Controls function
• Experience of testing SOX controls, with understanding of latest PCAOB requirements
• Strong understanding of testing and sampling methodology
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• Qualification by relevant governing body (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• Understanding of External Audit requirements
• Ability to build strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills
• Collaborative approach, with strong multi‑cultural empathy
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Positive attitude and comfortable managing ambiguity and conflicting priorities
• Confident, motivated and self‑starter
• High professional ethics and commitment to improving risk culture
• Proficient with Excel/Power BI/data scripting/querying

Desired skills

• Experience of US GAAP accounting standards
• Previous experience of working with Oracle
• Experience of driving automation/data analytics/AI in testing

UK Benefits

• Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office‑based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.