Group Financial Controls Compliance Manager

• Bring your ideas and solve complex problems in a collaborative, supportive team!
• Revaluate and reimagine the way REA interacts with, and delivers, SOX.
• Permanent full time role based in Richmond

We're REA

With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step – whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in:

As Group Financial Controls Compliance Manager, you will lead the Internal Controls team of three, reporting to the Head of Risk & Financial Controls Compliance, you are responsible for the design and delivery of REA’s SOX Program and all things internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR). The team develops and maintains the SOX Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) and testing plans, executes these plans, and provides guidance and support to control and process owners across the business.

What the role is all about:

As Group Financial Controls Compliance Manager, you’ll be first and foremost a technology and controls leader, sitting at the intersection between finance, technology and risk. An IT Auditor background, CA/CPA qualified, you’ll have a strong IT background and to be comfortable with financial systems, integrations, data flows, and IT change management controls in an agile environment. You’ll thrive building relationships with tech systems owners and can speak their language, from billing to fulfilment, SASS and Netsuite you’ll help shape various outcomes and have strong influencing skills.

Day to day you’ll be responsible for:

• Own the SOX program design, planning and delivery in accordance with News Corp methodologies.
• Oversee design and documentation of key controls. Identify, classify and report on identified control deficiencies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting. Act as the primary SOX contact for the CFO, Group Financial Controller, CRO, Head of Risk, Supporting Functions, CTO, CISO, external auditors and News Corp.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with process and control owners, be seen as a trusted advisor for all things ICOFR.
• Continuous Improvement. Revaluate and reimagine the way REA interacts with, and delivers, SOX.
• Champion the use of emerging technologies to realise efficiencies in testing approaches.
• Lead, coach and develop the Internal Controls team, ensuring a strong blend of BPC, ITGC and ITAC capability.

What we’re looking for

• Deep foundational knowledge of SOX, internal control structures & IT systems and applications.
• Significant experience (6+ years) in SOX, internal control or internal audit.
• Big 4 experience preferred, but not required.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• CISA, CRISC or CISM strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial control compliance, with background in IT strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to step back and see the big picture.

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.

Some of our Perks & Benefits include: 

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working
• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life  

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking.

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