UK-Based Accounting Specialists

Mercor is recruiting UK-based Internal Audit Specialists with internal controls experience for a research project with a leading frontier AI lab.

We are seeking experienced internal audit professionals with strong backgrounds in internal controls, risk assessment, controls testing, audit fieldwork, and governance reporting. Candidates must have hands-on experience designing and testing internal controls and the ability to analyze complex scenarios involving process risks, control gaps, control design versus operating effectiveness, and remediation of audit findings.

Strong candidates should have experience interpreting internal audit standards and control frameworks, walking through business processes, evaluating control environments, and applying professional judgment in real-world business contexts.

Ideal candidates hold one or more of the following credentials:

• CMIIA (Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors)

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

Ideal candidates have experience at one or more of the following firms:

• Deloitte

• PwC

• EY

• KPMG

• BDO

• Grant Thornton

• Forvis Mazars

• RSM

• Crowe

• Evelyn Partners

• Or another leading internal audit, risk, or advisory firm, or an in-house internal audit function

Ideal candidates have experience with one or more of the following:

• Internal controls design and operating effectiveness testing

• The IIA International Professional Practices Framework and COSO internal control framework

• Risk assessment, audit universe development, and annual audit planning

• Process walkthroughs, narratives, and risk and control matrices

• SOX 404 or UK equivalent controls testing

• Entity-level controls, segregation of duties, and IT general controls

• Audit findings, root cause analysis, and management action plans

• Internal audit reporting to management and audit committees

• You'll help create, review, and evaluate high-quality internal audit scenarios, leveraging your experience in internal controls, risk assessment, controls testing, and governance reporting.

• Strong candidates are comfortable applying control frameworks, analyzing process and control documentation, identifying control deficiencies, and explaining audit conclusions clearly.

• Here are more details about the role:

• You will be contributing high-quality training data for frontier AI systems

• You are available to work up to 40 hours per week

• Successful contributions increase the likelihood of being selected for future Mercor projects

The vetting process involves:

• Resume and work history screen

• Short interview evaluating internal audit and internal controls expertise

Please note: Candidates must be based in the United Kingdom and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.