Internal Controls Manager

Overview

As Internal Controls Manager, you will support the Group Head of Internal Controls to mature and operate the global control framework across operations, financial reporting and compliance. You’ll collaborate with control owners, first-, second-, and third-line functions to ensure effective controls, governance, and remediation. You’ll promote a control-conscious culture and provide reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee. This role blends regulatory alignment with risk-informed decision making and cross-functional partnership.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote
• 25 days paid annual leave
• maternity/adoption leave – 28 weeks full pay
• paternity/partners leave – 4 weeks full pay
• pension
• share incentive plan

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refine the internal control framework in line with organizational changes and risk profile
• Ensure procedures and standards align with industry best practices to provide reasonable assurance
• Oversee compliance with Provision 29 and manage 1st/2nd line testing and self-assessments
• Support reporting to Audit & Risk Committee on control effectiveness, risk exposures, test outcomes, and remediation status
• Identify, document, and remediate control deficiencies with escalation for material weaknesses as needed
• Promote a control-conscious culture through training and awareness initiatives with control owners
• Coordinate governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities across stakeholders and lines of defense
• Collaborate with process owners, Risk and Compliance (2nd line), and Internal Audit (3rd line) to align controls and reduce duplication
• Assist in remediation of issues identified by internal or external audits to create a unified risk framework

Key requirements

• Experience in internal controls, external or internal audit
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills across levels
• Organisational skills with ability to multitask and prioritise
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with regulatory standards like Provision 29 or SOX and cross-functional projects
• Experience in Engineering and Construction industry is advantageous
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and COSO concepts

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Independent and professional demeanor
• Self-starter attitude
• Excel proficiency
• COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework
• Provision 29 knowledge

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