HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.
As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.
As part of the HKA team you can expect:
* A strong collaborative culture focused on growing and improving our practice and our team together.
* The opportunity to be a part of a high performing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
* The ability to work with a leadership team that prides itself on providing career development and opportunities through mentoring.
The Opportunity:
As a key member of our finance team, you will play a critical role in enhancing and maintaining a robust financial control environment across the entire Group. You will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of financial control policies and processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of compliance and efficiency. Your expertise in planning and executing audits will be essential in assessing the effectiveness of these controls, identifying areas for improvement, and guiding the organisation toward stronger financial governance.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Leading on the creation of sound policies and processes to strengthen the financial control environment.
* Planning and executing audits on financial controls across the Group.
* Documentation of findings and communicating recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
* Leading on the follow-up of audit recommendations to ensure their timely implementation.
* Liaising with external auditors and assisting with the Group statutory audit.
* Delivering ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Group Statutory and Compliance Manager to support the delivery of the core objectives of the function.
Skills and Experience:
Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:
* 2-3 years of relevant experience in compliance such as internal/external audit or risk in either a commercial environment or in an accountancy practice.
* Some knowledge of relevant regulations, accounting principles, and established company policies and procedures.
* Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
* Ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement.
* Ability to document findings, recommendations, and communicate these to management and other stakeholders.
* Be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.
* Ability to work in teams, collaborating with others and building relationships with stakeholders.
What we offer:
At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.
We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.
Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.
ED&I at HKA:
HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business to the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.
All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.
Department: Corporate Services
Locations: Warrington, UK
Remote status: Hybrid Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr