Internal Auditor

Role & responsibilities

SOX Compliance:

• Testing and documentation of Internal Controls for SOX compliance with major focus on balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advise on process improvement based on SOX compliance work balance sheet reconciliations and accounting.
• Find opportunities to enhance and standardisze balance sheet reconciliation templates.
• Ability to use data analytics tools to test controls over population level.
• Ability to learn and advance in IT audits (GITCs and ITACs).

Controllership responsibilities:

• Regular reviews of central and site balance sheet reconciliations, on Blackline.
• Co-ordinate audits for UK companies within the GXO Group, including statutory audit, SOX audit, internal audit.
• Support and ensure the central finance team operates controls.
• Prepare reports and training notes based on balance sheet reconciliations performed.
• Assistance with general financial accounting queries and special projects
• Standardize the Internal controls within the GXO Group.

Experience and Qualification Required

• 1-2 years of experience in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong background in financial accounting
• Experience in Internal or External Audit
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Able to work to tight deadlines, within a small team, helping others wherever possible
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to supporting colleagues

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion is an advantage
• Knowledge of Blackline is an advantage
• Knowledge of Power BI is an advantage
• VISA for UK
• Qualified Accountant (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)