Finance Analyst – Internal Controls Compliance and Assurance

Overview

• Lead end-to-end quarterly reporting processes – planning, set-up, execution, and final reporting – while managing stakeholder communications and delivering clear, insightful outputs using advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Analyse and challenge quarterly control effectiveness self-assessments (CRSA), supporting stakeholders in identifying and remediating control deficiencies
• Deliver effective internal controls training to key stakeholders, simplifying complex concepts and supporting stakeholders to consistently understand and apply control requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, driving continuous improvement across the control environment
• Demonstrate adaptability in managing evolving processes and requirements, exercising judgment in ambiguous situations while maintaining focus on key objectives
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholder queries, providing guidance and ad hoc support as required
• Apply appropriate assurance procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that controls are tested, and all significant risks are addressed
• Support department objectives and perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience in accounting, audit, or a related field
• Strong experience in internal controls, risk, or assurance environments
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge, and derive insights from complex information
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting and delivering training
• Highly organised and adaptable, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments
• Experience or knowledge of media industry
• Exposure to SOX / financial reporting controls is highly desirable
• Experience working with international teams and stakeholders across different time zones
• Experience working with a controls management or GRC system is advantageous

Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility. This content helps candidates tailor their applications more effectively.

• advanced Excel
• Power Point
• internal controls
• risk management
• assurance procedures
• analytical skills
• problem-solving
• financial reporting controls
• controls management
• GRC system

• communication skills
• stakeholder engagement
• training delivery
• organisational skills
• adaptability
• judgment
• time management
• focus on objectives
• insightful outputs
• continuous improvement

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA