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Internal Controls Lead

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JD Sports Fashion

Jun 11, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • Accounting qualification – ACA/ACCA or equivalent
  • Audit experience, preferably controls-testing focus
  • Exposure to and an effective understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and controls testing.
  • Be a strong communicator and possess an ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
  • Strong Excel skills
  • An understanding of IT systems and operation will be helpful

Responsibilities

  • Support the controls managers in partnering with the business and Group IT and Multichannel teams to identify improvements in controls and ensure control deficiencies are tracked and remediated in agreed timelines.
  • Lead the controls stream on Business and IT led projects.
  • Support the end-to-end internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) programme.
  • Lead the tracking and reporting of ICFR control deficiencies.
  • Document key financial processes end-to-end, identifying risks and controls and creating a suitable matrix.
  • Support the rollout of the internal controls framework to new acquisitions in the Group

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Internal Controls Lead?

The main responsibilities of an Internal Controls Lead include partnering with various teams across the organization to improve the controls environment, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations, identifying control deficiencies and implementing solutions, and providing guidance on best practices for internal controls.

What skills are required to be successful as an Internal Controls Lead?

Successful Internal Controls Leads should possess strong communication and collaboration skills to partner effectively with different teams, a deep understanding of internal control frameworks and compliance requirements, analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify control deficiencies and recommend solutions, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How does an Internal Controls Lead contribute to the overall success of the organization?

An Internal Controls Lead plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of the controls environment within the organization, which ultimately helps to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve operational efficiency. By implementing effective control measures, the Internal Controls Lead helps to protect the organization's reputation and financial well-being.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

JD Sports is a prominent UK-based retail company specialising in sportswear, athletic footwear, and related accessories. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a comprehensive range of top-quality sportswear brands, sneakers, and sports-related fashion items. JD Sports' purpose revolves around enabling individuals to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle by offering them the latest and most stylish sportswear options, catering to their athletic and fashion needs.