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IT SOX Manager
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Are you an experienced IT Audit or Technology Risk professional looking to take ownership of a global IT SOX programme? Our client, a fast‑growing international organisation undergoing significant systems transformation, is seeking an IT SOX Manager to lead the design, testing and continuous improvement of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and system‑related SOX controls.
This is a high‑visibility role offering extensive cross‑functional exposure, the opportunity to work alongside senior stakeholders, and the chance to help shape a maturing controls environment.
Your new role
As the IT SOX Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the end‑to‑end IT SOX assurance programme, including:
- Leading scoping, risk assessment, test planning, execution, and reporting
- Performing ITGC testing across key domains including change management, logical access, and IT operations
- Reviewing and validating IT application controls (ITACs) and key report controls
- Preparing high‑quality documentation and working papers to support audit conclusions
- Reviewing and quality‑assuring the work of other team members
- Overseeing technical system testing including configuration and security controls
- Identifying control deficiencies and partnering with technology teams on remediation plans
- Acting as a key liaison with external auditors
- Working closely with Finance SOX, Compliance and Technology Risk teams to ensure integrated assurance coverage
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What you'll need to succeed
You will bring:
- Significant experience in IT SOX, IT Audit or Technology Risk
- Strong hands‑on ITGC and ITAC testing experience in a SOX environment
- Knowledge of major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, IFS etc.)
- Background in Big 4/Big 6 or a complex in‑house controls environment (desired)
- Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP or CISM (preferred)
- Strong understanding of control frameworks (COBIT, NIST)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical controls into business impacts
- High attention to detail and strong analytical capability
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