ICFR Controls Testing Manager

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not Specified

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Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Controls Manager, ICFR, the ICFR Controls Testing Manager will guide the testing methodology, including the risk assessment and execution of assurance activity over critical financial controls across the Experian global business. The Manager will lead the development of ICFR control testing plans in collaboration with the ICFR Finance Controls team, ensuring understanding of Experian's risk management framework. You will oversee a team of testing leads and analysts, optimizing resource use and partnering with the analytics team to lead automation. You will also coordinate with assurance functions across all three lines of defense while maintaining independence. Close collaboration with the ICFR Testing Team is necessary to deliver the ICFR Annual Attestation cycle on time and to standard.

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Responsibilities

Through the assurance process, collaborate with the ICFR team and other finance partners to:

• Guide the identification and prioritization of testing activities as part of the assurance planning process.
• Manage the planning and execution of control tests, including coordinating the testing process with partners, managing the activities of control testing analysts (local and overseas), and reviewing the quality of work performed.
• Prepare draft reports reflecting the results of work performed and agree the findings and proposed actions with the business owners.
• Present findings to senior managers of the business and the relevant risk management forums.
• Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to identify opportunities to use high-quality data analytics within testing teams during planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance of the testing team with the assurance methodology.
• Develop and maintain the risk universe to support the identification and prioritization of testing and reporting of results and coverage.

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Requirements

• Professional finance or accounting qualification ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Must have either an audit background (external or internal audit) or corporate experience in assurance, internal controls, or risk areas.
• 7+ years of experience in an audit and accounting firm.
• Proficient in Excel.
• An understanding of IT systems and operations.
• Experienced in developing trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across multiple teams.
• A commercial and businesslike approach to governance and change.
• An approach that advocates for collaboration and consultation.
• Experienced in identifying important risks and influencing improvements in the control environment.
• Familiar with queries, report writing, and presenting findings.

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Additional Information

• This is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No relocation is available.
• Benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

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