Controls Assurance Lead

Unilever

UK
Sarbanes-oxley act (section 404)
Financial control assessment (fca)
Itgc and access controls
The role is responsible for leading the Financial Control Assessment (FCA) as part of management assurance over compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations covering Finance and IT controls

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for leading the Financial Control Assessment (FCA) as part of management assurance over compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations covering Finance and IT controls.
  • You will manage and develop a team of 4-5 based out of Bangalore and a third-party testing team to coordinate with countries, Operating Centres, and Third-Party Service Providers.
  • This position serves as the primary point of contact with external auditors on SOX-related matters and prepares executive management and Audit Committee materials.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for leading the Financial Control Assessment (FCA) as part of management assurance over compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations covering Finance and IT controls.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404)
  • Financial Control Assessment (FCA)
  • ITGC and Access controls
  • Risk assessment and scoping
  • Management testing and analysis
  • External auditor liaison

Nice-to-have

  • Purpose-led, Future-Fit strategy
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Stakeholder relationship building
  • Intellectual curiosity and high energy

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years PQE
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant or relevant professional qualification
  • SOX audit experience or previous controls experience in a SOX scope company
  • Experience in advisory or audit for a major accounting firm
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Experience managing third party outsourced vendors

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