This business is a high profile retail distribution firm operating from an online platform. It is one of the fastest growing tech start-ups and this is a new role which has been created to support the development of the business. This role will report to the Finance Director.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the company’s policies and processes are in line with regulatory and ethical standards
• Designing and implementing a strong system of global internal control - starting in Finance and likely moving to the wider business
• Documenting the key controls across the business and ensuring that they continue to be appropriate in regards to any further growth and change within the business
• Ensuring internal compliance with our own policies and controls and performance testing as necessary
• Conducting spot tests in risk areas
• Liaising with internal audit to work on recommendations and improvements
• Assisting in the drafting of financial policy documentation

The Person

• Be experienced at working in a fast-paced environment / start up / entrepreneurial culture
• Self-starter
• Flexible and adaptable
• Have good communication skills
• Previous experience in a compliance role
• Finance / accounting experience would be an advantage
• Detail oriented
• Have the credibility to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Have a high level of personal integrity