We are seeking a highly motivated Internal Controls Analyst to ensure the effective design, implementation, and operation of internal controls across the organisation. Sitting within the Finance team, this role plays a key part in advising on business processes, risk mitigation, and compliance activities in alignment with corporate and regional standards.
You’ll work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, provide insights on financial and operational risks, and contribute to continuous improvement across processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify key business risks and ensure they are mitigated through well‑designed internal controls and up‑to‑date SOPs.
- Perform and support control testing, SOX‑related activities, and remediation work in partnership with auditors and process owners.
- Prepare internal control reporting for leadership and track progress on key initiatives.
- Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices, including user access and system report reviews.
- Provide insights that connect business processes to financial outcomes.
- Contribute to process improvement, change management, and project activities using structured methodologies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across departments, ensuring proactive communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Support training, continuous improvement efforts, and adherence to quality standards.
What We Are Looking For:
You are a detail‑oriented finance or accounting professional with a passion for internal controls, compliance, and process improvement. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and bring a proactive, analytical mindset to your work. You are comfortable working independently while also thriving in a team environment.
You bring:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or currently pursuing).
- 3+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (preferably with exposure to international or public accounting).
- Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and COSO framework.
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- High ethical standards and professionalism.
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Billingham on jbillingham@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref #JBL571049
