Risk & Controls SME - ICFR / 1LOD

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking to hire a professional to support the Head of Finance Governance, Risk & Controls. The role involves participating in risk management and compliance activities related to data governance and GDPR, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates with a commercial background, ideally certified accountants or actuaries, are encouraged to apply, even if not all qualifications are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Governance, Risk & Controls.
• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly ICOFR certification and maintaining documentation.
• Support Data Governance activities and GDPR compliance.
• Develop and improve controls and processes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Decision-making ability

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Certified accountant or actuary

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Excellent opportunity to assist the Head of Finance Governance, Risk & Controls with activities including risk management, compliance with ICOFR, data governance standards, GDPR, and support for the Data Governance framework, GDPR compliance, policy attestation, and 1st LOD activities for Finance Teams.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in quarterly ICOFR certification and maintain documentation with various teams.
• Support Data Governance activities, including Data Register management, Data Quality reporting, and GDPR compliance.
• Assist with policy attestation and risk management activities, including RCSA completion, risk event reporting, and EUC standard compliance.
• Develop and improve controls and processes, working with the business to implement best practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Commercial awareness; ideally a certified accountant or actuary.
• Decision-making ability, strong communication skills, and relationship-building across finance functions.
• Interpersonal skills, problem-solving, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications is advantageous but not essential.