For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Internal Controls Analyst for our Finance Shared Service group located in Riccarton, Edinburgh on an 18 month fixed term contract. Working hours for this position are 11am-7pm GMT due to work requirements crossing into US time zones. Our Global Internal Controls department works on behalf of management to ensure compliance with the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 Act.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Manager in facilitating SOX compliance assessments for CRL initiatives, determining impact on the current control environment (business processes, individuals and applications).
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand existing and future processes and controls, making recommendations for modifications to ensure ongoing compliance with SOX and established internal control frameworks.
• Train and support control and process owners in understanding their responsibilities and executing control activities effectively. Where applicable, make recommendations for enhancements to further the effectiveness and efficiency of CRL’s control environment.
• Document transactional processes utilizing Microsoft Visio, Word and Excel. Partner with management in the identification and implementation of process and control improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and the efficiency of the Company’s business process controls.
• Participate in internal and external audits; perform pre-audit testing, coordinate control walkthroughs and testing, assist with control evidence and where applicable remediation.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Senior Internal Controls Analyst position:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or related discipline.
• Qualified Accountant (ICAS, ACCA or equivalent).
• Direct experience in accounting in either industry or practice with financial internal controls experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, project, deliverables and stakeholders.

The following requirements are beneficial but not essential:

• Experience using a risk management software.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Visio to prepare flow charts of processes.Knowledge of finance system, accounting transformation and accounting data solutions.Occasional domestic or international travel.

Salary for this role is between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Please note - this is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

• Work with the Manager in facilitating SOX compliance assessments for CRL initiatives, determining impact on the current control environment (business processes, individuals and applications).
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand existing and future processes and controls, making recommendations for modifications to ensure ongoing compliance with SOX and established internal control frameworks.
• Train and support control and process owners in understanding their responsibilities and executing control activities effectively. Where applicable, make recommendations for enhancements to further the effectiveness and efficiency of CRL’s control environment.
• Document transactional processes utilizing Microsoft Visio, Word and Excel. Partner with management in the identification and implementation of process and control improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and the efficiency of the Company’s business process controls.
• Participate in internal and external audits; perform pre-audit testing, coordinate control walkthroughs and testing, assist with control evidence and where applicable remediation.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned