Senior Finance Analyst - Controls Assurance (Risk & Controls)

ASOS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

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Company Description

We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We're proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

This role sits within the Controls Assurance Team that is part of the wider ASOS Finance Team and involves assessing, documenting, and delivering internal control assessments, as well as addressing control deficiencies by providing support to create and implement effective controls. You will have the opportunity to partner the business by offering advice on control management, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring data accuracy in the GRC tool.

The Details:

1. Testing, reporting and delivering on internal controls reviews.
2. Perform and support walkthroughs of processes as part of the controls assurance programme.
3. Support ASOS to remediate control GAPS identified by designing and implementing efficient and, where possible, standardised controls.
4. Provide support and guidance on controls management, including implementation of controls, review control design, review Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs) etc.
5. Work closely with key stakeholders and other assurance providers, including Internal Auditors.
6. Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Controls Assurance:

1. Testing of financial controls (and some non-financial controls).
2. Ensuring that all controls assurance documentation is completed to a high standard and issues identified are investigated further as necessary.
3. Support the business with control remediation activity, as a trusted advisor to ensure that all remediation actions are tracked and followed up.
4. Ownership of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation testing and reporting to ensure compliance with the Group Policy.
5. Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of data in our GRC tool (Risk Smart) including RACMs, actions and issues.
6. Provide ad-hoc advice to finance teams on any internal control queries.

Key Relationships:

Financial Control (inc. Accounts Payable and Financial Accounting), Finance Tech and Commercial Finance.

Qualifications

About You

1. A qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
2. Excellent experience of Internal Controls/ Business Processes.
3. Sound knowledge and understanding of internal controls; experience of working towards meeting the UK Corporate Governance Code requirements is desirable.
4. Experience of documenting RACMs.
5. Knowledge of ERP systems and experience of designing and improving internal system controls.
6. Ability to analyse data efficiently and effectively with Excel (Pivots, Lookups, SumIfs) and / or data analytical tools, and present results in a well-structured and concise format.
7. Be able to work towards and meet deadlines.
8. Good attention to detail.
9. Good stakeholder management skills.
10. Keen to learn and understand business processes.
11. Ability to challenge the business in a constructive manner.

Additional Information

Benefits:

1. Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
2. ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
3. Employee sample sales
4. Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
5. 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
6. Discretionary bonus scheme
7. Private medical care scheme
8. Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits

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