SOX Assistant Manager

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Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.


Overview

Are you a qualified accountant with strong audit and controls experience gained in either a large practice or a complex business?

Driven by recent acquisitions and the growing influence of our team across EMEA and LATAM, we are excited to announce a newly created Assistant Manager position within our organisation. This role, reporting directly to the Financial Risk Controls Manager, is essential for maintaining compliance with SOX financial controls. As a key member of the Glasgow Accounting Centre of Excellence, you will collaborate closely with the Global Financial Close Controls Team, gaining invaluable insights into our entire organisation.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage with control owners at all management levels worldwide, as well as with internal and external auditors and new merger partners. You will play a pivotal role in monitoring ongoing compliance with SOX financial controls, leading SOX compliance for MA transactions, and supporting audits. Your contributions will drive improvements in execution and ensure strict adherence to financial policies, significantly impacting our global operations.

Take on a role that provides unparalleled interaction with global management, auditors, and merger partners. Lead SOX compliance for MA transactions, support audits, and spearhead operational improvements. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team!


How you'll make an impact
Work with various divisions across Gallagher's to monitor ongoing compliance with SOX financial controls, including evaluating and testing the operational efficiency of controls over financial reporting.
Lead SOX compliance for MA transactions by collaborating with the acquisition finance team to detail their internal controls and process.
Lead SOX control walkthroughs with process owners ensuring new acquisitions meet documentation standards.
Support internal and external SOX compliance audits.
Develop and coordinate remediation plans for deficiencies in internal controls.
Build and maintain relationships with control owners to provide support, guidance and training on the SOX program and requirements.
Effectively communicate SOX issues and requirements across varied levels of leadership and process owners to drive solutions.
Work with the Global Financial Close Controls team to review quarterly SOX certifications, annual risk assessment to determine scope and key SOX controls along, with other ad hoc projects.
Determine potential process improvements to be rolled out across Finance.
Develop a detailed understanding of all financial policies to identify instances where policies are not being appropriately followed.
Assist with producing ad hoc reports and completion of technical tasks for the CAO and Senior Management team.
Align with AJG Professional Standards Manual in accordance with statutory requirements for the role, paying specific attention to, but not limited to, Whistle Blowing and Treating Customers Fairly.
Ensure to internal policies, laws, rules, regulations, and Gallagher's values by prioritizing client-centricity.
Make sure the business areas aligns with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance, and Gallagher’s shared values. If you spot any deficiencies, own up to creating a plan for corrective action and work with the relevant experts within the company to take action. Read more