SM, Internal Financial Controls Framework

The Role Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to work on the process and controls workstream of the UK SOx programme to document key Finance and Operations processes identified as part of scoping work (which has been completed) and to identify and embed key controls within the business-as-usual ("BAU") working environment. The successful candidate will be working with a combination of external management consultants, technology teams to identify IT general controls supporting processes GFS (Chennai, Bangalore) and GBS (Malaysia) staff as well as business function led teams in UK and Singapore.

Strategy
• Support the delivery of the Process and Controls SOx workstream – take ownership of processes assigned to candidate for mapping
• Assist with SOx Programme Manager governance requirements including the preparation of status updates and provision of supporting artefacts that will then be disseminated to senior stakeholders

Operating Model design / improvement
• Coordinate process updates so they reflect recent changes in business activity
• Coordinate with all business areas to maintain a complete and accurate controls listing
• Review appropriateness of existing key controls
• Coordinate with process owners to maintain clear, concise controls processes and documentation (Risk Control Matrix, process flowcharts, controls testing procedures)
• Ensure key controls are designed such that the testing and assurance activities meet the requirements of the Finance / Group Operational Risk teams as well as external auditor requirements
• Work with technology to ensure the Group's IT control framework meets SOx compliance requirements with respect to processes that are being mapped
• Work with external consultants to establish and then embed global standards for process documentation
• Serve as a liaison between key stakeholders (e.g., senior management, finance teams and external auditors)

People
• Ensure active communication of workstream priorities and progress to stakeholders to foster engagement, awareness and motivation
• The candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills: networking, negotiation, influencing and written communication
• Maintain a positive attitude with the capability to work under pressure and deliver on