Business SOX Senior Analyst

Reporting to the Manager - Business SOx Compliance, you'll support the planning and delivery of Business SOx control testing, working collaboratively with Business SOx Auditors and co-source providers to support the delivery of individual audits.

You'll identify control deficiencies to ensure compliance with regulations, internal controls, policies, and procedures and make recommendations which result in improvement to National Grid's internal control structure.

This role is based in Warwick, and we'd hope to see you at least two days per week but you're welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We're happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do:

• Support the planning and delivery of Business SOx testing through the completion of controls testing. Testing will be performed to National Grid's internal testing methodology and be documented within Archer GRC.


• Engage with auditees and control owners regularly to track progress against audit actions and controls in remediation.


• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders - relevant to the delivery of Business controls testing.


• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.


• Complete work papers by documenting controls testing and findings clearly articulating test methodology and steps taken.


• Prepare regular Business Controls testing status reports for internal Business Audit management.


• Support the delivery of ad hoc Corporate Audit project work, working as part of a larger team to complete discrete activities and tasks.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.


• Support Business SOx Auditors and co-source providers in the planning and delivery of Business Audit activities. Working collaboratively in the development of audit test procedures, completion of the audit planning process and their execution, retaining overall responsibility for audit delivery.
  
  Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid Business SOx controls testing or Business Audit experience.


• Good knowledge and understanding of internal audit practices, internal controls, and risk management.


• Strong Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements knowledge / experience.


• A good understanding of Business controls testing practices and risk management activities; and skill in applying controls testing principles and practices.


• Knowledge of and experience of business processes, ideally within the utility sector.


• A focus on continued improvement and achieving high standards.


• Strong Stakeholder management, you can build key relationships across the business and have strong influencing skills.


• Self-motivation but also work collaboratively as part of a Global SOx team (US and UK).


• Flexibility in balancing multiple priorities and possess, you can work under pressure during peak periods.


• Proactive and insightful in looking to deliver continuous improvement.


• Competent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills to analyse large data sets as part of Business controls testing.


• Belief in own judgement and professional capability when communicating issues that have been identified.
  
  Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.


Inclusion and Diversity is not just about race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. It is about our employees who wake up every day to serve our 20 million customers. At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are not only accepted but are celebrated. We understand the value that a diverse team can add to our organisation and that is why we model inclusive behaviour starting with senior leadership. National Grid utilises the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities who are in the fore front of everything we do.

£45,000-£52,000 depending on experience

Plus:

• Annual Bonus and annual salary review.


• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%


• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year)


• Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.


• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - relevant to your role.


• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).


• Career development, ongoing training and support , career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!


• Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.