We are currently recruiting for an Internal Controls Assistant Manager within the Group Internal Audit team (GIA). This presents 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, along with the implementation of the UK Corporate Governance Reform 2023 across Mitie.

The role involves 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, continually improving the value delivery of the ‘UK SOX' Compliance Programme and enhancing the application of accounting policies and guidelines. Your responsibilities include documenting financial and operational processes, identifying risks within those processes, and creating walkthroughs and test results in the form of workpapers to support an informed, objective opinion on risk exposure.

Additionally, you will document the Risks and Controls Matrix (RACM), develop an effective plan for remediation, and keep up-to-date with relevant regulations, informing the business of changes and responding as needed.

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 similar is essential.

You should possess 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 have knowledge of risks, processes, and internal controls within key process areas such as Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, and Record to Reporting, as well as a good understanding of UK and international accounting standards (IFRS).