ICFR Controls Testing Senior Manager

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, provide digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries.

Reporting to the Senior Controls Testing Manager, the ICFR Controls Testing Senior Manager will drive the testing approach including the risk assessment, planning and execution of assurance activity over internal controls over financial reporting across the Experian global business. 

In collaboration with the ICFR Finance Controls team, this role will be responsible for developing the financial control testing capabilities for Experian PLC including determining approaches to testing, scope of testing, reporting mechanisms and testing cadence and annual plans.   They will be responsible for the timely delivery and quality of the ICFR testing plan. 

They will manage a team of controls testing managers, leads and 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.

What you will do:

• Act as the primary liaison between the Group Risk Controls & Testing team and ICFR Controls team to ensure activities are aligned with Global Finance requirements and coordinated with ICFR activities.
• In conjunction with the ICFR risk assessment, drive the identification and prioritization of testing activities as part of the assurance planning process. 
• Align testing plan delivery timelines, outcomes and remediation activities with finance leaders and the ICFR finance control teams.
• Manage the planning and execution of control tests including coordinating the testing process with key stakeholders, managing the activities of control testing team (local and overseas), and reviewing the quality of work performed.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality reports to business owners through support and coaching of team and review and feedback on deliverables. 
• Support the team in agreeing actions with business owners and planning any required testing to confirm remediation.
• Present findings to senior managers of the business and the relevant risk management forums
• Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to identify opportunities to use high quality data analytics within testing teams during planning, fieldwork and reporting to drive efficiency in plan delivery.  . 
• Ensure compliance with the assurance methodology and coordinated assurance reporting, planning and delivery tracking activities.
• Support continuous improvement in the control identification, design and operation in collaboration with the ICFR Finance controls team. 
• Lead the team’s performance management processes ensuring that all team members have stretching personal objectives, development plans and regular performance reviews to embed a high-performance culture.

What we expect you to bring:

• 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
• 10 years+ experience in an audit and accounting firm/or in a SOX testing role in a multinational organisation.
• An understanding of IT systems and operation, experience in testing ITGC and IT Application controls would be an advantage.
• Requisite gravitas, experience and credibility to build relationships, influence and persuade at senior management level and strong leadership skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including excellent written and spoken English
• Experience of working with, advising and reporting findings to regional executive teams gained with a large, multi-national Corporate
• Strong analytical skills coupled with finance and/or systems knowledge
• Ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
• Excellent organisational ability, strong and supportive team leader. Must be comfortable working as part of a global functional team.
• Proven ability to identify key risks and influence improvements in the control environment
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to governance and change with an approach that champions collaboration and consultation.

What you will get:

• Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
• Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
• Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
• Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
• Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. 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.

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