Where The Team Fits In
As Group Financial Controls Compliance Manager, you will lead the Internal Controls team of three, reporting to the Head of Risk & Financial Controls Compliance, and be responsible for the design and delivery of REA's SOX Program and all aspects of internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR). The team develops and maintains the SOX Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) and testing plans, executes these plans, and provides guidance and support to control and process owners across the business.
What The Role Is All About
As Group Financial Controls Compliance Manager, you'll be a technology and controls leader at the intersection between finance, technology, and risk. An IT auditor background and CA/CPA qualification mean you'll have a strong IT background and be comfortable with financial systems, integrations, data flows, and IT change‐management controls in an agile environment. You'll thrive building relationships with tech system owners, speak their language—from billing to fulfilment, SASS and Netsuite—and shape outcomes with strong influencing skills.
Day To Day Responsibilities
* Own the SOX program design, planning, and delivery in accordance with News Corp methodologies.
* Oversee design and documentation of key controls and identify, classify, and report on control deficiencies.
* Stakeholder engagement & reporting – act as the primary SOX contact for the CFO, Group Financial Controller, CRO, Head of Risk, supporting functions, CTO, CISO, external auditors, and News Corp.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with process and control owners; be seen as a trusted advisor for all things ICOFR.
* Continuous improvement – re‐evaluate and re‐imagine the way REA interacts with, and delivers, SOX.
* Champion the use of emerging technologies to realise efficiencies in testing approaches.
* Lead, coach and develop the Internal Controls team, ensuring a strong blend of BPC, ITGC, and ITAC capability.
What We're Looking For
* Deep foundational knowledge of SOX, internal control structures and IT systems and applications.
* Significant experience (6+ years) in SOX, internal control or internal audit.
* Big 4 experience preferred, but not required.
* CA or CPA qualified.
* CISA, CRISC or CISM strongly preferred.
* Demonstrated experience in financial control compliance, with a background in IT strongly preferred.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‐functional teams.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to step back and see the big picture.
Benefits
Some of our perks and benefits include a hybrid and flexible working approach, flexible leave options (including birthday leave and the ability to purchase additional leave), flexible parental leave for primary and secondary carers, the Because We Care programme that offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving, and a Community Café that donates 100% of revenue to charity, and hackdays to bring your big ideas to life.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective, and fuel disruptive thinking.
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