Head of Controls Testing - IFRC - SOX - Global
Posted 1 day ago by Head Resourcing Ltd
£880 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Head of Controls Testing role involves leading the establishment and scaling of a new Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing function for a global financial services client. This position requires oversight of control testing activities, ensuring compliance with internal standards and US SOX regulations, while also building a team across international hubs. The role is hands-on, requiring strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to develop testing capabilities and drive improvements. The position is based in London or Nottingham with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning and execution of control testing activities, including IT General Controls (ITGC).
- Establish and scale a new ICFR testing function across international hubs.
- Develop SOX testing capabilities from the ground up.
- Lead by example and build confidence with key stakeholder groups.
- Identify control weaknesses and drive meaningful improvements.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in designing and building ICFR and SOX testing functions/programmes in global clients.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Background in external or internal audit, risk management, or internal controls.
- Track record of identifying control weaknesses and driving improvements.
Salary (Rate): £880 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Head of Controls Testing - IFRC - SOX - Global
Our global financial services client is seeking a hands-on Head of Financial Controls Testing to build and scale a new ICFR testing function.
With 1 day per week onsite in London or Nottingham, the position is inside IR35 with a rate banding of £800 - £880 per day, with the contract expected to last up to 18 months.
The client requires someone to oversee the planning and execution of control testing activities, including IT General Controls (ITGC), ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory US SOX standards.
You'll be responsible for establishing a team across international hubs, developing their SOX testing capabilities from the ground up. The client is seeking someone who leads by example with a level of expertise to develop teams and build confidence with key stakeholder groups.
Experience required -
- Proven experience in designing and building ICFR and SOX testing functions/programmes in global clients
- Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills, building trust with teams and senior stakeholders
- Background in external or internal audit, risk management, or internal controls within a corporate or consulting environment.
- Track record of identifying control weaknesses and driving meaningful improvements
If you have the key skills and experience required, please apply immediately.
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