ICFR Controls Testing Manager

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Controls Testing Manager the ICFR Controls Testing Manager will drive the testing methodology including the risk assessment planning and of assurance activity over critical financial control across the Experian global business.

In collaboration with the ICFR Finance Controls team the Manager will be responsible for developing and / or executing control testing plans and for communicating agreeing and monitoring gaps in controls in line with Experian risk management. The Manager will also work alongside other assurance functions across the first second and third line of defence (LOD). They will manage a team of controls testing leads and / or analysts to ensure efficient and effective use of testing resources across the planned tests collaborating with the analytics team to increase automation of testing wherever possible.

The testing of ICFR controls is performed by the ICFR Testing Team within Group Risk to ensure independence of test conclusions. To ensure delivery of the ICFR Annual Attestations cycle on time and to standard a joint effort by the ICFR Testing Team and the ICFR FC team on alignment and coordination on control related activities whilst remaining independent is a critical success factor.

Through the assurance collaborate with the ICFR team and other finance stakeholders on:

• Driving the identification and prioritization of testing activities as part of the assurance planning process.
• Managing the planning and of control tests including coordinating the testing process with key stakeholders managing the activities of control testing analysts (local and overseas) reviewing the quality of work performed.
• Preparing draft reports reflecting the results of work performed and agrees the findings and proposed actions with the business owners.
• Presenting findings to senior managers of the business and the relevant risk management forums
• Collaborating with the Data Analytics team to identify opportunities to use high quality data analytics within testing teams during planning fieldwork and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance of the testing team with the assurance methodology.
• Developing and maintaining the risk universe to support the identification and prioritization of testing and reporting of results and coverage.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Professional finance or accounting qualification ACA/ACCA or equivalent including either an audit background (be that external and/or internal audit) and/or corporate experience in an assurance internal controls or risk function
• 7 years experience in an audit and accounting firm.
• Strong Excel skills
• An understanding of IT systems and operation
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to governance and change.
• An approach that champions collaboration and consultation.
• Proven ability to identify key risks and influence improvements in the control environment
• Adept at queries report writing and presenting findings
• Experience of working in a multinational environment.

Additional Information :

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI work/life balance development authenticity collaboration wellness reward & recognition volunteering... the list goes on. Experians people first approach is awardwinning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25 Great Place To Work in 24 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime