Internal Controls Analyst New

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: Internal Controls Analyst

Location: Cambridge or London (hybrid)

Employment Type: Full time

The Job:

We are seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to support our internal control programme. AVEVA is working through a transformation programme, moving towards dual reporting (IFRS and US GAAP) and ensuring our current controls framework meets Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This role will play a critical part in that journey.

Responsibilities:

Perform global scoping assessments

Coordinate and manage the organisation and preparation of walkthroughs

Perform internal control testing to meet the design and operating effectiveness requirements of SOX

Work with colleagues from international locations and our co-source partner to ensure the global and consistent approach of control design and testing is applied throughout the organisation

Collaborate with the GPOs team to ensure global processes and controls are consistently applied across the different regions

Work effectively with multiple stakeholders across the organisation including – global members of the internal control team, business owners, finance, IT, Internal Audit, Global Process Owners

Ensure evidence supporting critical controls has been retained and uploaded to the appropriate system

Identify and report concerns relating to the design and operation of controls

Help prepare status and audit finding reports

Help manage the relationship with Internal Audit

Help manage the requirements of the External Audit team including evidence collation

Help management the requirements of our co-source partner including evidence collation

Skills & Qualifications:

Ideal skills

Experience of working in an audit function, either in Internal Audit, External Audit or Controls function

Experience of testing SOX controls, with understanding of latest PCAOB requirements

Strong understanding of testing and sampling methodology

Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards

Qualification by relevant governing body (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)

Ability to build strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders

Strong organisational skills

Collaborative approach, with strong multi-cultural empathy

Excellent communication, both written and verbal

Positive attitude and comfortable managing ambiguity and conflicting priorities

Confident, motivated and self-starter

High professional ethics and commitment to improving risk culture

Proficient with Excel/Power BI/data scripting/querying

Desired skills

Experience of US GAAP accounting standards

Previous experience of working with Oracle

Experience of driving automation/data analytics/AI in testing

UK Benefits include:

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.