About Group Finance

In joining RWS’s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over £750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.

It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support.

Job Purpose

The Head of Internal Controls will be responsible for setting up an effective internal controls environment by establishing controls and monitoring compliance, as part of the Group wide finance transformation project. You will report to the Group Financial Controller and work with the Control Specialists to strict execution of internal controls in all business processes.
In this role you will be responsible for monitoring the global internal controls environment, serving as the main point of contact for controls. You will also need to identify improvement opportunities and ensure continuous improvement within the function.

 

Key Responsabilities

Set strategic direction for internal controls framework
* Improve existing governance structure by providing risk assurance through internal audit programmes
* Design and implement the operational risk framework, internal controls policies and procedures and the internal audit plan to meet the company’s needs while ensuring operational, legal and regulatory compliance
Oversee internal controls environment and monitor compliance
* Support team of Control Specialists when conducting periodic risk & control assessments to ensure business processes are compliant and consistent, updating the controls framework and remediating control deficiencies
Drive continuous improvement of internal controls processes
* Drive and prioritise initiatives to improve internal controls within the business
* Understand emerging technologies that may optimise internal controls processes and drive the business case for those that deliver value
Cross-functional collaboration
* Own managerial level governance and work with the Controls Specialists to run the operational level governance for internal controls
* Ensure alignment and collaboration between the Control Specialists and the business to facilitate optimal end-to-end business performance, incorporating business feedback in periodic assessments
Team management

 

Skills & Experience

* 5+ years’ experience leading and managing teams, implementing and improving controls frameworks, monitoring compliance and managing internal audits
* Preferred background in Accounting, Finance, or other related disciplines
* Professional certification such as CPA/CIA/CFE or qualified by experience
* Strong English Language skills
* Experience using accounting, auditing and internal control management software
* Expert knowledge and awareness of risk management methodologies, compliance tracking mechanisms, controls implementation procedures, industry best practices, and regulatory country nuances
* Deep experience of internal controls efficiencies and improvement opportunities
* Strong stakeholder management skills, able to lead by example and hold teams accountable for performance

 

Life at RWS - If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS.

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career.

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.