We are looking for a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in Assurance, Financial Controls and Compliance to join a high-profile Real Estate and Property Services firm as a Head of Financial Controls and Assurance. This position is paying £110-115k and is based in Central London but will only be office based twice a week. This role is a newly created position, you will be tasked with building your own team and will report directly into the UK Financial Controller.
The Role
* Due to recent changes in the Regional control framework, current processes need to be reviewed and redesigned or improved and this role will take the lead in managing this change.
* Management of the Control Owner assurance process, for Control Owners to achieve the minimum requirements of their roles including any certifications from Control Performers.
* Support first line assurance work from internal audit, Global assurance team and Controllership, including collecting evidence from finance teams and testing of controls for both design and effectiveness.
* Provide written/verbal reporting to the finance teams on risk management, controls, assurance and governance.
* Ensure the control environment is sufficient in design and operation to manage identified risks within agreed appetite levels, with plans and associated accountabilities and milestones developed to address unacceptable exposures.
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