Risks and Controls Manager

Job Description

* Your title Your subtitle -->Our mission is to break down the barriers of today to release the potential of tomorrow. Join us today and release yours.There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.Firstly, we ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you re welcome at BT, we really mean it.Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at BT. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.About this roleWe are hiring in an exciting role as a Risk and Control manager, where you will make a real impact in an important area within BT.As Risk and Control manager, you would be required to support the controls transformation within the Unify programme, forming a Controls workstream responsible for providing consultative steer and direction for inclusion of the right level of system and process controls input across all Unify transformation initiatives.You will have knowledge in Sarbanes Oxley/COSO, or alternatively risk and controls transformation experience. You will also have experience of producing Risk and Controls documentation (process flows, process narratives and Risk and controls matrixes) as well as experience of carrying out Design effectiveness assessments (DEA) and operational effectiveness testing (OET). Experience of remediation and managing relationships with external auditors, internal control and process owners will also be key to the role.Business and/or IT controls transformation experience will be required, a background in project management and/or controls transformation is also highly beneficial especially in SAP or Oracle implementations and migrations. Any experience around Billing systems is also highly beneficial as well as data transfer controls.Our Risk and controls manager will need to be able to map and document the IT architecture of how all the Billing systems interface and how date flows between the various systems. You will need to identify and document all material key risks and controls. Existing controls should be challenged and rationalised (remove or merge controls) with the rationale for why they are not material clearly documented.Having strong stakeholder management skills will be pivotal for this role, you will be confident and be able to be persistent to ensure that all evidence required is obtained in a timely manner or any delays escalated immediately.Youll have the following responsibilities

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions/COSO and methodologies for achieving compliance
• Process documentation (process flows, process narrative and Risk and control matrixes)
• Ultimately responsible to ensure compliance with internal regulations (ICOFR) and established controls
• The ability to document Technical flow diagrams to show the interaction between all the Billing systems and to ensure that all material risks and controls are documented
• Testing design and operational effectiveness of key controls
• Ability to resolve challenges and remediate any issues in a timely and effective manner.
• IT SOX specialists should have experience over change management, SOD Rule sets, Data transfers etc. And have experience across multiple applications.
• Remediation experience
• Stakeholder reporting and relationship management
• Prior management or direct supervisory experience in a team environment ideal
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs
• Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
• Must work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Project management skills ideal
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated mentoring and people development skills
• Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner
• Must be able to maintain professional demeanour in times of high stress
• Specialised industry skills
• Solid knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies including flow-charting
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts (e.g. COSO, COBIT, ICOFR)

Youll have the following skills & experience

• Private Sector Internal Audit / SOX and controls Experience or controls transformation experience
• Hold an Accounting qualification
• Accounting, Auditing, Knowledge of Legal and Financial Systems
• Documentation and Record Keeping, Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analysis
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications including Visio
• Knowledge of Finance applications such as Oracle or SAP

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 10% on target bonus
• Pension scheme
• Shares Plan
• Flexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, etc.
• Discounted BT Products

About BTBT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.Were now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And were on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.So, if youre interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours You can read more here about what its like to work at BTHow to ApplyIts easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Dont worry if you need to make changes - youll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application#LI-DC1, *NA

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