Internal Control Manager

AVEVA Denmark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to join our second line of defence in London or Cambridge (hybrid). The role focuses on assessing the design and operating effectiveness of Internal Controls to meet SOx requirements as we move towards dual reporting (IFRS and US GAAP).

You will lead a global control testing programme, coordinate with Global Process Owners and co-source partners, and drive improvements including automation/AI in testing.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Internal Control Analysts.
• Manage several business process cycles on a global basis, building relationships with control owners and reviewers.
• Own RACMs – quality control, identifying updates, validating changes with controls owners and Global Process Owners.
• Define 2LOD testing strategy – resource plan and testing direction.
• Coordinate, manage and prepare walkthroughs and with Global Process Ownership where relevant.
• Collate evidence for 2LOD testing and External Audit Review of 2LOD test scripts.
• Coach Internal Control analysts and support remediation of control matters identified.
• Manage communication and reporting of control matters identified.
• Help prepare Audit Committee papers and liaise with Internal Audit and External Audit teams.
• Support the design of controls for new processes and changes identified in transformation activities.
• Project manage testing programmes and identify opportunities for automation/data analytics in testing.
• Collaborate with Global Process Owners to ensure consistent global processes and controls across regions.
• Work with stakeholders across the organisation including global internal control team, business owners, finance, IT, and Global Process Owners.

Skills

Audit experience

SOX testing

IFRS accounting standards

External Audit knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel/Power BI

Data scripting

Job description

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

Benefits include

• 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.

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.

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. Empowering you with pioneering tech AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. 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’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers. For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy.