Description
*Financial Accountant.*- 6 month contract - £26.31ph UMB/LTD - Defense- Preston (Channel way).*
Our client is a leading defence organisation based in Preston Channel way who are looking for a Finance Assurance Accountant to join there busy team
If you are interested in this role please send your CV urgently, there is a deadline on this role so respond early to avoid missing out. Unfortunately due to the large number of applicants individual feedback cannot always be given.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the Finance Manager Assurance, to deliver a complex and wide ranging suite of financial assurance activities across the Shared Services organisation, this role provides an ideal opportunity for a high performing individual, working independently to tight deadlines to work closely with senior stakeholders in the Shared Services business.
Your main responsibilities within the team will be to manage the delivery of a wide ranging Financial Control Framework testing programme, provide support to the finance community across Shared Services, and support the business with fraud prevention and risk management activities.
Facilitation of step 1-7 of the Financial Control Framework implementation across the business. Assist with the Risk and control Matrix reviews, COSA activities, and issue resolution.
Assist with the development of the Financial Control Framework risk assessments, testing strategy, budgeting and timetable; work as part of the assurance team to both manage delivery of the required wide ranging Financial Control Framework testing programme and undertake the required Financial Control Framework testing.
Provide leadership and guidance to the finance and non-finance function to ensure all aspects of financial control are implemented and monitored.
Work across Shared Services to assist with the completion, consolidation and submission of the bi-annual OAS returns.
Work with key stakeholders across Shared Services to complete required activities to implement Operational Framework Policies, including Fraud Prevention and risk management activities.
Work with the Finance Manager, Assurance, and Shared Services management committee members to create and consolidate the information presented at key stakeholder meetings including the Shared Services Audit Review Board, Financial Services Service Review and Quarterly Business Review.
Assist in internal and external audit liaison.
Experience required for this role:
Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or relevant equivalent
Ability to travel within the UK is required
Experience of external or internal audit is essential
Experience of leading a team would be desirable
Stakeholder engagement experience would be advantageous
Experience of working for a large corporation would be advantageous
All candidates for this role will be subject to standard checks should you be selected for interview
To apply for this role please send through your CV for consideration and we will be in touch should your experience match our criteria. Unfortunately due to high volume we will only be able to contact those who have been shortlisted. Ref.817452
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