RELX International
Manager, Internal Control & Financial Digitalization
Birmingham
Posted about 8 hours ago
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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and cross-functional Senior Manager to lead our Internal Control, IT Compliance, and Financial Digitalization initiatives. In this unique dual-role, you will be the driving force behind our SOX compliance and IT General Controls (ITGC) frameworks. Additionally, you will champion our financial digital transformation by aligning data management systems, designing automated workflows, and enhancing corporate reporting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Control & IT Compliance (SOX)
- SOX Compliance & External Audit: Act as the lead for SOX compliance frameworks and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
- IT General Controls (ITGC) Establishment: Design, implement, and maintain robust ITGC frameworks across our operations to mitigate risks and ensure system security.
- IT Control Deficiencies Remediation: Lead the identification, tracking, and remediation of IT control gaps specifically within our TW (Taiwan) operations, ensuring sustainable solutions.
- Financial & Expense Supervision: Supervise internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensure strict compliance with corporate expense policies.
Data Management & Financial Digitalization Alignment
- System Integration & Data Flow: Drive the integration between financial systems (ERP) and operational platforms to ensure seamless and accurate data flow.
- Reconciliation Mechanism Design: Architect and implement automated reconciliation controls across sub-ledgers, banking, and intercompany transactions.
- Master Data Standardization: Establish and enforce Master Data Management (MDM) standards (e.g., chart of accounts, vendor lists) across the organization.
- Process Automation & Digitalization: Spearhead financial digital transformation initiatives to automate manual processes and optimize month-end close cycles.
- Corporate Data Reporting: Develop and maintain standardized corporate financial reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards for executive decision-making.
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Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Professional Certificates
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA, ACCA, or ACA are highly preferred.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Internal Control, or Financial Digitalization. Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) IT Audit / Risk Advisory experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in building ITGC frameworks from scratch, managing SOX compliance, or participating in financial system integration projects (ERP rollouts, data migrations).
- Experience in post-merger integration (PMI) or managing internal controls for retail/e-commerce/supply chain sectors is a significant plus.
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Knowledge & Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in ITGC (IT General Controls), ITAC (IT Application Controls), and standard COSO/COBIT frameworks. Strong capability to bridge the gap between financial processes and IT controls.
- Familiarity with financial and e-commerce architectures. Hands-on experience or solid understanding of systems like Sage, Shopify, CRM, SAP, and BPC is highly desirable.
- Strong data analytical skills with the ability to map complex data flows, identify data discrepancies, and drive data cleansing initiatives.
Soft Skills & Other Attributes
- Excellent cross-functional and cross-cultural communication skills. Ability to effectively align local operational teams, local IT, and remote Group HQ teams.
- Highly responsible, detail-oriented, and resilient. Capable of working independently in an overseas subsidiary under high-pressure compliance timelines.
- Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) Birmingham, UK, and flexible to travel to Blackburn, UK at least once a month.
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Skills
SOX Compliance
IT General Controls
Financial Digitalization
IT Audit
ERP Integration
Data Management
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Business Intelligence
Master Data Management
Process Automation
Risk Advisory
COSO Framework
COBIT Framework
IT Application Controls
Financial Reporting
Data Analysis