Internal Controls Specialist

New Opportunity: Internal Controls Specialist - 12-Month Contract Berkshire (hybrid) | £45,000 - £50,000 per annum I'm currently supporting a key client in Berkshire who is looking to appoint an Internal Controls Specialist on a 12-month contract. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working across the business to strengthen risk and control frameworks and support continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborating with stakeholders to maintain and update the KP risk register, ensuring risks are accurately identified, assessed and aligned to current business priorities. * Leading risk and control reviews, monitoring progress against action plans and supporting teams in enhancing and owning their control environments. * Conducting internal control testing and end-to-end process reviews to assess the effectiveness of existing controls, identify gaps and recommend improvements. * Using the GRC tool to complete access reviews, assess segregation-of-duties conflicts and monitor transactional activity, escalating issues and supporting timely resolution. * Assisting with internal audit activity, including planning, fieldwork, testing and tracking audit actions through to closure. * Supporting business and system change initiatives by embedding risk and control considerations into new processes and ways of working. Candidate Profile: * Background in risk management, internal controls or internal audit, preferably within a dynamic or regulated setting. * Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate risk and control matters clearly. * A proactive approach to analysing processes, identifying control weaknesses and proposing practical solutions. * Well-organised, collaborative and comfortable managing multiple workstreams. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy