Assistant Manager - Business Controls

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our Business Controls team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development, implementation and ongoing assessment of YouGov’s internal control environment, identifying risks and recommending improvements where required.

Your Day to Day:
• Assist in maintaining and updating risk and control matrices for key business and IT processes.
• Support the execution of control testing, documentation and assessments to evaluate compliance with financial reporting controls and general good practice.
• Collaborate with various departments, including Finance, IT and HR, to understand their processes and help design effective controls aligned with business objectives.
• Assist in identifying control deficiencies and developing recommendations for corrective actions in consultation with senior team members.
• Contribute to preparing reports and presenting findings to management, Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Help facilitate training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote control awareness and good practice.
• Stay informed about evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards and emerging technologies that impact internal controls.
• Support in monitoring remediation of control deficiencies and tracking progress to ensure timely completion.

Your Profile:
• Several years of experience in external audit, with a strong understanding of internal controls, preferably in a SOX or SOX-like environment.
• Experience with process mapping, risk assessment and control testing.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and corporate governance good practice.
• Familiarity with IT controls, data flows and how technology impacts controls.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, demonstrating sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Proven team player with leadership potential and a desire to support professional development.

Highly Desirable
• Prior experience in Big 4 audit firms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CIA.
• Hands-on experience with external/internal audits in a UK/US-listed, SOX-compliant environment.

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