Internal Audit, Controllers & Tax, Associate, London

Goldman Sachs
London

MORE ABOUT THIS JOB

In Internal Audit, we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports, monitoring the firm’s compliance with laws and regulations, and advising management on developing smart control solutions. Our group has unique insight on the financial industry and its products and operations. We’re looking for detail-oriented team players who have an interest in financial markets and want to gain insight into the firm’s operations and control processes.

BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW

The primary role of Internal Audit is to help protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organization. Internal Audit independently assesses the firm’s internal control structure. We provide assurance that financial reporting is reliable, that there is compliance with applicable laws and regulations and that the firm’s operations are effectively controlled. We assist management in identifying risk and commercially managing risk by providing advice in developing control solutions and monitoring the implementation of management’s control measures. Internal Audit assists the firm’s Board of Directors’ Audit Committee in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and regularly interacts with the external independent auditors. Internal Audit is organized into global teams of business and technology auditors.

IA is comprised of the following global functional audit teams covering the various business areas of the firm: Global Banking and Markets, Platform Solutions, Asset and Wealth Management, Engineering, Core and Cyber Security, Compliance and Legal, Risk and Capital Planning, Enterprise, and Controllers and Tax.

Business Audit, Controllers & Tax Associate General Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain a good understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions
  • Plan and execute audit testing to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards
  • Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
  • Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business clients
  • Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution
General Skills and Experience:
  • Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid analytical skills
  • Good technical knowledge of relevant product areas
  • Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
  • 4+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function
  • Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is a plus
Team/Product Specific Skills and Experience:
  • Good understanding of financial concepts and/or operations related to controllers and tax functions. Knowledge in any of the following areas are preferred:
    • US GAAP/ IFRS
    • Regulatory capital calculation and reporting
    • Recovery and Resolution regulatory requirements
    • Client Assets
    • Position Reporting
    • Direct and indirect taxation

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more:

© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Posted 2026-04-12

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