Internal Controls Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ThompsonCook Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Highly reputable global company | US Listed (SOX)
  • Reporting into the Internal Controls Manager
  • Hybrid working on offer | CBD fringe

The Opportunity

Our client is a highly regarded large and growing company that employs over 10,000 people globally. They are known widely for their positive impact across some of Australia's most important industries.

As a result of a recent acquisition, we are seeking a Senior Internal Controls Officer to fill a newly created role on an initial 12 month fixed-term contract. You will lead in ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and compliance processes in a highly autonomous role, within a supportive peer group and company culture.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Internal Controls Lead, your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and implementing the internal control framework and identifying deficiencies and opportunities for improvement
  • Supporting the design, implementation and testing of SOX within the company's entities.
  • Collaborating with Management to design and implement key controls
  • Designing, planning and executing an annual ongoing control compliance monitoring program based on the internal control framework requirements
  • Assisting in the development and leading of regular training/awareness programs to train and educate risk owners within the region on internal controls topics.
  • Supporting the roll-out and consistent use of relevant GRC tooling.

The Expertise

Please consider applying for this position if you meet the following criteria:

  • Relevant risk and internal control experience, likely gained in a Big4 firm. This may be your first move out of professional services, or you may have already moved to industry
  • Likely professional certifications such as CPA/CA/CIA
  • Ability to influence and to build and maintain strong relationships with varying stakeholder groups
  • Most importantly of all – you are an innovative change-maker. You understand modern internal controls, can think strategically and you can build strong mutually beneficial relationships across the business.

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on , or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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