Finance Operations - Compliance Manager

The Compliance Manager is a key role within the finance department, responsible for ensuring all finance operations processes comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

This position requires knowledge of accounting principles and compliance standards, as well as the ability to implement and monitor control measures. The Compliance Manager works with internal stakeholders, manages audits, and continuously assesses and improves the finance operations compliance framework, with a focus on accounts payable.

Key responsibilities:

Compliance OversightDevelop, implement, and maintain accounts payable and expenses policies and procedures in compliance with relevant laws and regulations across regions.Update processes in accordance with changes to accounting standards, laws and regulations, and / or Tax requirements for various locations.Ensure finance operation's adherence to internal controls and compliance with the firm's policies.Ensure and demonstrate compliance with SRA regulations I collaboration with the specific functional manager.

Audit ManagementCoordinate responses to internal and external audits related to finance operations with specific focus on accounts payable.Prepare documentation and reports for auditors, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries.

Risk AssessmentConduct risk assessments related to finance operational processes.Identify and address potential compliance risks and control weaknesses.

Vendor Due Diligence & ReconciliationsImplement and manage a vendor due diligence process to assess and monitor the compliance of vendors.Ensure vendors meet the firm's and external client's compliance standards.In collaboration with the relationship owner, manage the Finance & Accounting supplier reconciliations.Reconcile control accounts to ensure accurately processed and accounted for prior to sign off by the relationship owner.

Training and EducationCollaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to build training programs and guidance on compliance, policies, and procedures.Keep the finance team informed about changes in compliance requirements.

Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities for process improvement to enhance compliance and efficiency.Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices.

ReportingGenerate and analyse reports related to compliance metrics.Provide regular updates to management on compliance status.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborate with Financial Control team to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance.Communicate compliance requirements to relevant stakeholders.

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

Experience

Solid and proven experience in a similar position with strong regulatory knowledge

Audit and / or compliance background preferred

Strong knowledge of or part qualified ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW or qualified by experience

Skills

Keenness for continuous learning to ensure organisational controls and compliance

Excellent attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong assessment and interpretation skills

Ability to lead, train and implement changes to controls

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact a member of our team on who will be happy to support you.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.

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