We are looking for a Finance Quality Assurance Manager to join our Controls & Compliance team. You will support the internal Quality Assurance (QA) programme across the UK Corporate Governance Code (UKCGC) Programme and Record-to-Report activities. You will report to the Vice President - Finance Controls. You will be part of the Second Line of Defence (2LoD). You will focus on assessing the quality, completeness, and accuracy of evidence and documentation. This includes finance material controls, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry supporting documentation, and other financial documentation prepared by the Global Finance Services (GFS) teams.
What you'll do
- Perform QA reviews of controls evidence and documentation across UKCGC Finance Material Controls to ensure readiness for testing by the Group Risk Controls & Testing team
- Contribute to the improvement of QA methodologies, review criteria, and template development
- Conduct detailed QA reviews of Balance Sheet Reconciliations (BSRs) prepared by GFS teams
- Assess reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, clarity of explanations, and adequacy of supporting evidence
- Identify deficiencies, recurring issues, and trends, escalating concerns
- Provide constructive feedback to preparers and reviewers to improve quality and compliance
- Review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with global requirements
- Validate justification, narrative, evidence quality, accounting treatment, and adherence to policies and timelines
- Confirm journals meet QA criteria and are audit‐ready, with clear and transparent documentation
- Be a second validator for Bank Account Change Requests
- Be a second validator for Oracle Access Provisioning Requests
- Support Segregation of Duties (SoD) management activities for responsibilities owned by the Controls and Compliance team within Oracle EBS
- Prepare clear QA reports summarizing findings, themes, and recommendations
- Communicate QA results to GFS teams and finance partners across regions and levels
- Collaborate with preparers and reviewers to promote high‐quality documentation and adherence to standards
Experience and Skills
What you'll bring
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) and 3-5 years equivalent experience.
- Practical experience in:
- Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
- Month-end close processes
- R2R processes end‐to‐end
- Understanding of financial controls, documentation standards, and audit expectations.
- Familiarity with global accounting policies and best practices for reconciliations and journal documentation.
- Experience with Oracle Financials (or comparable ERP).
- Proficient in PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
- Fluency in English
Additional Information
- Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
- Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
- Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
- Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
- Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.
Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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