Internal Controls Compliance and Assurance Senior Analyst

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. 

Quarterly assurance engagements year-round to help identify and manage risks to the business. Participate Responsible for performing as active members of the engagement team throughout each phase (i.e., planning, execution and reporting). With our standard engagement cadence, the individual in this role will gain broad exposure to our businesses and processes. Work collaboratively and independently to conduct assurance work across operational, financial, regulatory and/or technology areas across the Company. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.

What you’ll do:

• Executes aspects of the standard assurance process, which includes the three phases of planning, execution and reporting out to business management.

• Partners effectively with international colleagues across multiple time zones

• Possesses advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Package to create and present detailed reporting and prior experience working in a controls management system.

• Performs thorough inquiry and data analysis to understand business operations, assess risk and develops project scope for complex process areas, leveraging business knowledge and expertise.

• Contributes to overall planning efforts for engagement timeline and approach.

• Evaluates records, documents, methods, policies, costs and other factors to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with established policies/procedures, best practices, accounting principles as well as governmental and legal requirements. Able to quickly grasp risk areas and identifies remediation tactics.

• Applies appropriate assurance procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that controls are tested, and all significant risks are addressed.

• Prepares clear and well-organized assurance work papers documenting root-cause, work performed, investigation summaries and recommendations.

• Formulates appropriate conclusions and clearly documents findings based on testing results. Combines knowledge of Company operations with testing results to determine control effectiveness.

• Identifies assurance findings and recommends corrective actions.

• Assists team members in understanding and executing assurance methodology and standards.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement to assurance methodology, tools and training.

• Supports department objectives and performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance; flexibility is required for working variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

What you’ll bring:

• ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFE qualified or equivalent with previous experience in accounting or audit required.

• Demonstrates adaptability in managing evolving processes and requirements, exercising judgment in ambiguous situations while maintaining focus on key objectives

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

• Be an active part of the wider Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

• Drive results and growth.

• Respect and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, demonstrating ability to pivot quickly while maintaining high quality standards and meeting urgent deadlines

The Rewards: 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work: 

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. 

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base: 

Osterley: 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.  

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?  

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.  

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. 

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.