Head of Controls

Posted 10 July 2025
Salary £70000 - £75000.00 per annum
LocationWatford
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH219481_1752133443

Job description

  1. Document organisation-wide material controls and key financial controls. Identify design gaps and monitor the completion of remediation activities.
  2. Assist with the implementation of material controls and key financial controls, including communication, training, and ongoing support to relevant stakeholders.
  3. Manage and perform initial design testing of material controls and key financial controls. Oversee the initial execution of first-line assurance activities, liaising with related testing resources to refine control wording, monitor assurance outcomes, and resolve control issues.
  4. Manage and perform operational effectiveness testing of material controls and key financial controls, ensuring robust testing in line with best practices. Monitor and resolve identified issues and actions in a timely manner.
  5. Administer and maintain the Controls Management System to ensure risks and controls information remains current and compliant with the Controls Framework requirements (e.g., tasks and testing are performed on time).
  6. Assist with the preparation of reports for key stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, and Finance Leadership Team.