Job Title

EMEA Internal Controls & Audit Coordinator

Job Description Summary

To be responsible for the oversight of Asset Services EMEA (AS EMEA) audit programme including the client accounting & supporting operational related controls and processes with a particular focus on cross border and strategic clients across the countries in region.

Act as the focal point for the Client Finance & Property Management controls through establishing a Community of Practice (CoP) through the matrix structure ensuring that the client accounting & property management teams are aligned to sound financial & operational practice and compliant with all reasonable standards, including those set by industry bodies and recognised global accounting standards. Focused on high quality outcomes by developing and documenting robust and proportionate financial & operational controls and adherence to policies (e.g. RICS, GAAP, ISO etc.) through embedding control, testing & audit as core business competencies.

Acting independently of local operations to set goals and key business performance metrics being accountable for protecting the business from risk of financial or reputational loss through a robust and efficient controls system. Through the identification and implementation of key business performance metrics ensures the provision of accurate and insightful Management Information (MI) delivered to the operational business, AS EMEA Leadership and wider senior business stakeholders.

Monitoring and escalation of client finance performance risks and continual monitoring and trend analysis for key performance indicators.

Working with the AS EMEA Client Finance Platform Lead support the agreed central AS EMEA client finance initiatives across all country operations.

Job Description

Conduct internal audits in line with the AS EMEA audit programmePrepare reports, identify improvement areas, and work with senior management on action plansSupport senior leadership in strengthening internal controls and risk identificationMaintain and update EMEA AS procedures and control frameworkLead ISAE 3402 attestation programme and ensure SOC compliancePartner with stakeholders across departments to drive best practices and process improvementsDevelop KPIs and use MI to monitor performance and operational risksSupport RFI/RFP processes as needed and contribute to new projects and process changes.

 

Skills & Competencies

Technical

Internal audits & control frameworksISAE 3402 and SOC reportingData analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI)Risk management and process improvementKnowledge of ISO systems (preferred).

Soft Skills

Strong communication and presentation skillsStakeholder engagement at all levelsProblem-solving and analytical thinkingAbility to manage priorities and coach othersCollaborative and proactive approach.

 

Qualifications / Experience / Education

Bachelor’s in Business, Accounting or related fieldAuditing certifications preferred (CIA, ISO Auditor, etc.)3+ years in services sector, ideally commercial propertyProven experience in ISAE3402/internal audit/control deliveryStrong MS Excel and Power BI skillsEnglish on minimum B2 levelFamiliarity with Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”