Senior Business Controls Analyst

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation. 

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES 

This role manages SOx Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectiveness for target BAT End Markets and Functions. Undertakes Internal Controls Assurance activities and report findings using structured tools and techniques to support the internal control process. Provides internal control expertise, advice and guidance and promotes an awareness of risk management and control practices with BAT management.

  WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR 

• Build the development of the Business Controls Team as a second line of defence within BAT.
• Manage internal control assurance activities and ensuring certain elements of Controls Assurance work is completed in line with Auditing Standards to enable reliance from External Audit.
• Ensuring all work is fully documented in accordance with the BCT Methodology and the SOx Testing process, reflecting current good practice
• Reviewing action plans with management to bring about the necessary improvements in the processes to address the control gaps.
• Providing recommendations to improve the quality of the overall risk management and internal control practices.
• Lead and manage the planning and execution of SOx design and operating efficiency testing as per agreed testing schedules.
• Communicate results to all partners involved in a timely manner.
• Support Control Owners to develop strong remediation plans and address issues on time
• Track and report on outstanding actions relating to SOx findings to key stakeholders and governance forums.
• Delivery of training to: Control Operators and Owners for effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and to BCT staff, to support the global delivery or services across the Group
• Line management responsibility for outsourced partners for SOx testing, and BCT for individual assignments (. SOx testing). This includes active coaching, timely and clear feedback on their performance and development needs.
• To assist in driving the Three Lines of Defence model in Internal Controls Framework within BAT

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

• Degree educated, preferably with relevant professional Internal Controls qualification (. ACA, ACCA or equivalent, CIA, IIA, CISA).
• 3+ years risk, internal controls and audit experience with significant accounting firm or corporate industry experience.
• Experience dealing with external auditors, statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Experience in global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Good knowledge of internal controls practices, principles and procedures and corporate governance requirements for a global Group, including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR).
• Understanding of Risk Management and Internal Controls best practices.
• Knowledge of SOx standard methodology and testing and reporting approaches.
• Experience in internal or external audit, or other SOx testing of IT or business processes, and able to identify control gaps, provide recommendation to tackle issues and conclude testing results independently.
• Experience in managing diverse teams of SOx testers, including active coaching and providing constructive feedback in completion of SOx testing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate control issues, risk, impact and recommendations to management.
• Organised and structured day to day working style with the ability to effectively multi-task.
• English language fluency

Will this be your future role?

WE ARE BAT 

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT. 

• Global Top Employer withBAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

 BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER 

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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