Risk And Internal Controls Officer

The principal purpose of the Group Risk and Internal Controls function is to ensure that all requirements of the Enterprise Risk Management process are fully complied with, to meet management needs and to support the Board in their risk management responsibility.

The risk management function must ensure that all material risks are identified, measured and properly reported to management, the Group Board and external stakeholders via the Annual Report. The role will be actively involved in elaborating the Group's risk strategy and in all material risk management decisions.

As the Risk and Internal Controls Officer they will provide advisory services to management, designed to add value and improve the Group’s operations.Responsibilities include managing Risk Registers as well as Internal Control Frameworks across the business. The position supports the Board and Senior Management in identifying and evaluating key risks for the organisation as well as determining the appropriate Internal Controls to mitigate them.

The Risk and Internal Controls Officer reports to Group Internal Audit Manager, based at our office in Walsall with the ability to work in a hybrid working pattern.

The principal purpose of the Group Risk and Internal Controls function is to ensure that all requirements of the Enterprise Risk Management process are fully complied with, to meet management needs and to support the Board in their risk management responsibility.

• Help to manage Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls methodologies, frameworks and systems
• To act as an advisor to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on Risk Management and Internal control. Promote a strong awareness of risk management and Internal Controls across the business
• Review and update Group and OpCos Risk Registers to ensure the key risks for the business are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated
• Ensure the risks are reported and escalated in a clear, accurate and timely manner to senior management and the Board
• Evaluate the existing risk mitigating controls and corrective actions
• Set up and manage Internal Control Frameworks across the business
• Assist with the preparation of Group and OpCo Audit Committee materials. Participate in quarterly or more frequent OpCos Audit Committee meetings

• Professional accountancy ACA and/or Risk Management, Internal Control or Internal Audit qualification
• Strong track record of influencing management at all levels and effecting value added business change with extensive experience of reporting audit or control findings to different levels of management
• Understanding of corporate risk management frameworks
• Ability to identify, evaluate and prioritise financial risks in order that they may be successfully managed
• Thorough knowledge of risk management requirements as set out in various Governance codes (such as UK Corporate Governance Code, King III (SA) and ISO 31000)
• Understanding of Internal Control process methodologies (COSO, UK SOX)
• Understanding of IT concepts and methodologies (COBIT preferable)
• Present a professionally competent and credible image to senior management
• Structured, critical thinker who can work independently and self-sufficiently with little hand holding
• Hardworking, diligent and strong attention to detail
• Retail experience preferred but not essential
• Culture fit is very important - flexibility, fantastic communication skills, ability to operate well in an ambiguous environment and huge amounts of drive are a must
• An enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive and inclusive work environment

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn bonus
• Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in store
• Family Friendly Benefits
• Life Assurance Cover
• Pension Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you

We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called pepco which has 3,500 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland, Dealz and pepco, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our core values steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.