Internal Controls Manager

We are currently recruiting for an Internal Controls Manager within the Group Internal Audit team (GIA). This is a fantastic opportunity to join Mitie's GIA team in the UK. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Internal Controls and the Director of Internal Audit, you will coordinate and assist in developing and embedding the internal controls framework, alongside implementing the UK Corporate Governance Reform 2023 across Mitie.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and rolling out the anticipated 'UK SOX' Compliance Programme across Mitie, driven by the UK Corporate Governance Reform 2023.

You will maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and continually improve the value delivery of the 'UK SOX' Compliance Programme, as well as enhance the application of accounting policies and guidelines. Your duties will include liaising with external auditors and the Internal Audit team to determine and facilitate audit activities.

You will document financial and operational processes, identify risks within those processes, and create walkthroughs and test results in the form of workpapers to support an informed, objective opinion on risk exposure.

Additionally, you will coordinate the periodic risk assessment process, document the Risks and Controls Matrix (RACM), support the control design and testing procedures, and develop an effective remediation plan. You will also be responsible for implementing and following up on action plans to mitigate risks and address findings from controls testing. Staying up-to-date with relevant regulations and informing the business of changes when necessary will also be part of your role.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience using SOX methodology.

Experience as an external or internal auditor in an accounting firm or a similar environment is essential.

You should have excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, and be creative and flexible, with the ability to understand business constraints and requirements.

A strong team player, you should possess knowledge of risks, processes, and internal controls across all main process areas, as well as a solid understanding of UK and international accounting standards (IFRS).

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience using SOX methodology.

Experience as an external or internal auditor in an accounting firm or a similar environment is essential.

You should have excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, and be creative and flexible, with the ability to understand business constraints and requirements.

A strong team player, you should possess knowledge of risks, processes, and internal controls across all main process areas, as well as a solid understanding of UK and international accounting standards (IFRS).