Finance Internal Control Manager

My client is a large, well known FMCG business based in Medway, Kent. They are an international business who are continuing to expand and diversify their product base.

Client Details

Our client, an evolving business based in Medway, are seeking a Finance Internal Controls Manager to join their Finance department on a full time a permanent basis. The successful Finance Internal Control Manager will actively lead on internal controls across all areas of the business to document and improve standard operating procedures, actively partnering with subject matter experts to ensure high quality control assessments are available and used across all areas of the business.

Description

Responsibilities of the Finance Internal Control Manager include:

• Create accounting manuals to align with industry standards and regulatory requirements that outline policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop and implement detailed standard operating procedures for accounting processes, including AP, AR, Payroll, and Financial reporting.
• Consult and guide internal stakeholders on SOPs.
• Actively lead all business/ Finance process improvements being the first point of contact for expertise and direction on processes.
• Manage timelines for process improvement projects focusing on development, implementation & operation of new business processes.
• Stay up to date on changes in financial regulations, managing and complying with UK government reporting requirements and tax filing.
• Identify risks that could be expected to result in material misstatement of the financial statement, identifying deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal control.
• Execute audits across departments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations. ensuring the corrective actions are taken.
• Prepare and present key audit findings and recommendations to board, monitoring & providing updates on post-implementation and conformance reviews with focus on continuous improvement and compliance.le changes in external environment and within business model that may render internal control ineffective.

Profile

The successful Finance Internal Control Manager should have/be:

• Formally qualified (ACA, ACCA most likely)
• Experience with documenting and flowcharting business processes, in particular finance processes.
• Ability to map and analyse processes required.
• A strong communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with documenting and flowcharting business processes, in particular finance processes.
• Excellent overall IT experience in ERP systems and MS Office Packages.
• Previous experience within FMCG or Manufacturing is desirable

Job Offer

• A base salary of circa £50,000 - £60,000 DOE.
• The chance to work for a rapidly growing, fast-paced global FMCG company.

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further then please do apply now for immediate consideration!