Controls Assurance Manager � Policy & Risk Division

• Develop and implement an enhanced risk-based control testing programme for the Authority, including the design and execution of appropriate testing methodologies, and document findings and recommendations.  
• Provide guidance, advice and feedback to colleagues on the Authority's control environment and the impact of controls on associated risks.  
• Apply a proportionate and risk-based approach to control testing, prioritising areas of greatest significance to support risk mitigation and improve operational effectiveness.  
• Support the continued development of the Authoritys governance model, including the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Operational Control Self-Assessments.  
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the Authoritys internal control environment, identifying themes, control weaknesses and opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management and control.  
• Present control testing results, findings and recommendations to the Senior Steering Group the Chief Executive and the Risk and Control Committee as appropriate, in conjunction with the Senior Manager - Policy & Risk.  
• Assist with the coaching and training of Authority colleagues in the application of effective governance, risk management and internal control practices.  
• Develop and maintain a framework and methodology for assessing the design and operational effectiveness of controls.  
• Develop and maintain mechanisms to evidence and assess the effectiveness of controls and their impact on residual risk ratings.  
• Provide support to other areas of the Policy & Risk Division where necessary, which may include supporting staff working on policy, project, information governance or risk related matters.  
• Work on special projects where necessary.  
• Ensure internal systems, policies and procedures are maintained and followed, including those of the Policy & Risk Division and the wider Authority.  

• Hold a relevant professional qualification from a recognised internal audit, risk, governance or accounting professional body (e.g. CIIA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent). Desirable.  
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development relevant to internal controls, governance, risk management or assurance.  Desirable.  
• Previous experience working within a risk, controls, assurance or audit function within a regulated financial services entity, professional services firm, public sector organisation or other comparable organisation.  Essential.  
• Strong working knowledge in relation to risk frameworks, including the ability to identify, evaluate, rate, manage and mitigate risks.  Essential.  
• Strong understanding of internal control principles, frameworks and best practices, with the ability to apply them in a practical and proportionate manner. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements is also required.  Essential.  
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills.  Essential.  
• Ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team. Essential
• Strong presentation skills to support effective dissemination of information and audience engagement. Essential.  
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to communicate findings and recommendations arising from control assessments.  Essential.  
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Desirable.  
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately, identify associated risks and communicate conclusions effectively.  Desirable.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, balancing competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed deadlines.  Desirable.  

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