Internal Controls Analyst bei Kantar

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Why this job is important

As an Internal Controls Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening our financial integrity. You’ll design, implement, and monitor internal controls across key finance processes, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements and business objectives. Your work will directly impact how we operate, helping us deliver excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume Shared Service Centre environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls across finance processes.
• Leading structured internal controls testing, focusing on Quote to Cash (Q2C) and Record to Disclosure (R2D) cycles.
• Identifying control gaps and recommending practical improvements and automation opportunities.
• Collaborating with process owners to validate control design and effectiveness.
• Supporting internal and external audits, preparing documentation, and tracking remediation plans.

The skills & experience needed as Intern Controls Analyst

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CISA) or working towards one.
• Experience in internal controls testing, audit, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, especially Q2C and R2D cycles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and cloud platforms.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and across global teams.
• Strong communication skills in English.

What’s in it for you

• Flexible hybrid working
• Up to 25 days off, life leave, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
• Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more

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Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.