Controls & Assurance Compliance Manager

Pay Rate: $35.00- $40.00 Location: Charlotte – Hybrid, 2 days in the office between Tuesday and Thursday Assignment Type: 12-month contract, with potential to renew Summary This role will primarily support the design effectiveness and operating effectiveness testing of Ethics & Integrity controls, including evaluation of evidence, documentation of testing conclusions and tracking of remediation activities arising from assurance reviews. The role will contribute to management's evaluation of material controls under the UK Corporate Governance Code ("UKCR") and work closely with country, regional and Group stakeholders to evaluate evidence, identify control gaps and support remediation activities. Responsibilities Support the planning and execution of risk-based testing of Ethics & Integrity controlsAssess whether controls are appropriately designed to mitigate key business ethics and integrity risksPerform operating effectiveness testing through evaluation of evidence, walkthroughs, sampling and stakeholder discussionsReview documentation to determine whether minimum evidence requirements and control objectives have been metDocument testing procedures, observations, conclusions and supporting rationale in accordance with approved methodologiesIdentify control deficiencies, root causes and opportunities to strengthen local control environmentsSupport the tracking and reporting of remediation actions arising from assurance activitiesPartner with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Procurement, HR, Internal Audit and Compliance functions to facilitate testing activitiesSupport the ongoing enhancement of the Ethics & Integrity controls framework, assurance methodology and testing proceduresContribute to reporting and analysis relating to material controls assurance activitiesSupport and assist with other Group E&I projects, priorities and initiatives as required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualificationMinimum 5 years' experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, risk management, internal controls, assurance or accountingExperience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controlsStrong understanding of internal controls frameworks and risk-based assurance methodologiesExperience reviewing evidence, documenting testing and drafting assurance findings and reportsExperience operating within large and international organizationsStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsClear, concise and effective communication skills, including report writingExcellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products Category Code: JN008 SeniorityLevel: Mid-Senior