About the role:
The Financial Compliance Specialist is an important role within Lincolnshire Co-op, supporting the Financial Accountant - Compliance with the development of a compliance framework for the Lincolnshire Co-op Finance Teams. You will work collaboratively with the wider finance function, providing process improvement support and developing a strong appreciation of a robust financial compliance culture.
In this role, you will be involved in reviewing and documenting processes, risks and controls and monitoring their ongoing effectiveness. You’ll assist and support our consultant internal auditors, working collaboratively to carry out internal audit work across the Society as part of a three-year rolling plan.
You will also be involved in the following:
Assisting with the set-up framework for process documentation, risk assessment and control mechanisms to be used on an ongoing basis.
Implementing policies and procedures for ensuring the completion of the documentation of all processes, risks and controls in compliance alongside the framework.
Assisting with the identification of process improvement opportunities to reduce risks and/or improve efficiencies.
Implementing selected process improvements and controls.
For a full breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the downloadable job description which is available on this page.
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About You
To fulfil the requirements of the role, the ideal candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
A qualification in accountancy or a finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar audit-based qualification).
Experience in an external or internal audit role.
Experience of systems and controls review and implementation.
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
The ideal candidate will be well-organised and be able to prioritise their workload. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to convey technical and operational requirements in a way that is appropriate to your audience. You'll act as an ambassador for change across our business and be proficient with the use of IT systems, especially Microsoft Office 365 applications and accountancy software.
Benefits:
In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata)
• Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
• Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
• Twice yearly discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
• Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work
We are an “Investors in People - Platinum” employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country’s top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you’ll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you’re thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we’ll work together with you to shape your career for the better.
About Us
From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.
We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more!
We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].
We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.