ICFR Compliance Testing Lead

Job description

Reporting to the ICFR Controls Testing Manager the Controls Testing Lead will support the development of the testing methodology for critical financial key controls across the Experian Global business.  The Lead will be responsible for developing and executing controls testing plans and for communicating agreeing and monitoring gaps in controls in line with Experian risk management processes and in collaboration with other assurance functions across the first second and third line of defence (LOD). The Controls Testing Lead will also support the Controls Testing Manager in the development of testing methodologies risk universe and integrated reporting.

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.

        Support the Controls Testing Manager in the identification and prioritisation of testing activities as part of the assurance planning process. 

        Through the assurance collaborate with the ICFR team and other finance stakeholders in accordance with the relevant roles are responsibilities matrixes.

        Plans and executes control tests including coordinating the review process with key stakeholders managing the activities of control testing senior analysts (local and overseas) reviewing the quality of work performed and ensuring alignment with the assurance testing methodology.

        Prepares draft reports reflecting the results of work performed and advises the business on appropriate solutions and remediation activities engaging other 2LOD and subject matter experts in agreeing actions plans.

        Presents results to senior management to get buy in and agreement to action.

        Coordinates activities throughout the review lifecycle with senior stakeholders

        Collaborates with Data Analytics team to identify opportunities for converting manual testing into analytics based testing and continuous assurance activity.  Collaborates directly with the analytics team to adjust and improve models and follows up on results of continuous monitoring and analytics.

        Supports 1LOD with issues remediation and validation of evidence before issue closure.

Provides feedback to the design and implementation teams on any learnings identified as part of control testing. 

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 4 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. A problem solver who proposes innovative solutions. An approach that champions collaboration and consultation. Problem solver who proposes innovative solutions 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 :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime