Financial Internal Controls - AVP

Role: Financial Internal Controls

Level: AVP

Location: London (City) with Flexible Working

Start Date: ASAP

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a prestigious Global Banking Group, is seeking a talented Financial Internal Controls Specialist to join their EMEA Financial Control team. This is a newly created, high-impact role offering broad responsibilities and the chance to drive positive change.

In this impactful role, you will:

• Assist in EMEA balance sheet attestation and internal control reporting, supporting SOX compliance across multiple entities and branches.
• Provide information and support for statutory and internal audits.
• Develop internal control dashboards, lead indicators, and insightful management information (MI).
• Support KPI reporting, variance analysis, and scenario planning for senior management.
• Drive process optimisation, simplification, and automation initiatives.
• Map organisational processes with associated risks and controls, including control testing and walkthroughs.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors to enhance their understanding of controls, processes, and financial statements.
• Implement and reinforce governance and control environment improvements.
• Proactively share knowledge and best practices across teams.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience of 3 years +, in financial internal controls.
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of financial control principles.
• Experience in investment banking or financial services audit.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.