Internal Controls Senior Manager

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: Internal Controls Senior Manager

Location: Cambridge or London (hybrid)

Employment Type: Full time

The Job:

We are seeking an Internal Controls Senior Manager to help lead, coordinate and oversee our internal control programme. AVEVA is working through a transformation programme, moving towards dual reporting (IFRS and US GAAP) and ensuring our current controls framework meets Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This role will play a critical part in that journey.

Responsibilities:

• Support the VP of Risk and Controls and the business, in finalising the design of global controls that meet SOX requirements
• Help set up an BAU SOX programme (scoping, walkthrough management, testing plans, coordination of testing)
• Identify and deliver training needs to global stakeholders
• Ensure a global and consistent approach is applied in the development of the control requirements, design and implementation
• Establish a programme that efficiently responds to the SOX requirements and continuing control requirements of our parent
• Work with colleagues from international locations to ensure the global and consistent approach is applied throughout the organisation
• Collaborate with the GPOs team to ensure global processes and controls are consistently applied across the different regions
• Provide control owners with guidance to ensure effective monitoring processes are developed for controls in scope, including IT Application Controls
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Framework, and work with the Global Process Owners and Finance Operations team to enhance controls where necessary
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborates with IT Finance Systems to ensure the seamless implementation of new automation in the context of processes included in the areas of scope
• Ensure evidence supporting critical controls has been retained and uploaded to the appropriate system
• Lead periodic and annual controls testing
• Report on control issues, including preparation of Audit Committee materials, and assess risk associated with the non-conformance
• Lead the effort to work closely with the control owners and control operators to address remediation actions of control deficiencies
• Manage our co-source partner to coordinate the effective delivery of an integrated controls plan
• Manage the relationship with Internal Audit including working on an integrated audit plan meeting requirements of the 2nd LoD and 3rd LoD teams
• Manage the External Audit team to ensure their regulatory requirements are met
• Own the relationships with key stakeholders in the EMEA region

Skills & Qualifications:

Ideal skills

• Experience of leading the audit of SOX control frameworks, with understanding of latest PCAOB requirements
• Deep understanding of COSO framework and internal control best practices
• Ability to operate independently, manage complex stakeholder landscapes, and bring structure to ambiguous areas
• Experience of leading teams and operating with global reach
• Strong understanding of testing methodology, and deficiency management
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• Qualification by relevant governing body with 5 years post qualification experience (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• Experience of managing Internal Audit and External Audit relationships
• Experience of managing senior stakeholders including preparing Audit Committee reporting
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative approach, with strong multi-cultural empathy
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Positive attitude and comfortable managing ambiguity and conflicting priorities
• Confident, motivated and self-starter
• High professional ethics and commitment to improving risk culture
• Experience of managing deficiencies and remediation activities
• Comfortable giving an opinion and forming conclusions

Desired skills

• Experience of US GAAP accounting standards
• Previous experience with policy management
• Previous experience of working with Oracle
• Experience of driving automation/AI in a controls function
• Strong data enquiry/analytics/scripting skills
• Experience of managing a co-source agreement

Finance at AVEVA

Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.

AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do – and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

UK Benefits include:  

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.