IT Risk and Controls Testing Analyst (SOx), West Midlands
Client: [Client Name]
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: d05f511e6df9
Job Views: 7
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
The Risk and Controls Testing Analyst will assist with planning and reporting on compliance requirements across IT and business, ensuring timely certification of compliance. The core focus is the testing of IT General Controls (ITGC) and key reports for SOx compliance and other audit requirements.
Tasks:
1. Assist with the execution of the IT SOX project plan, ensuring efficient and timely execution of all stages of the IT SOX program - Planning, Execution, Delivery & Reporting.
2. Assist in creating and maintaining all documentation relevant to the IT SOX program, such as walkthroughs, testing, and controls evaluation.
3. Review internal controls documentation and understand key ITGC controls. Establish, plan, coordinate, and deliver controls testing.
4. Articulate detailed work papers documentation to support the audit work performed.
5. Coordinate and implement testing of key IT controls (ITGCs and application controls as required), track completion, monitor status, and follow up with process/system owners.
6. Develop and maintain close working relationships with IT management teams and external auditors, ensuring a deep understanding of key risks and processes.
7. Understand SSAE 18 (SOC1 & SOC2 Reports).
8. Identify, report, remediate, and re-test any internal control deficiencies.
9. Support the maintenance of internal logs/trackers for tracking and reporting.
Risk and Issue Management:
1. Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues.
2. Escalate to stakeholders for support and decisions where appropriate.
Collaboration with External Auditors:
1. Work closely with external auditors to align on testing timelines and requirements.
2. Facilitate and accelerate the testing process wherever possible.
3. Address auditor queries and ensure timely provision of evidence documentation.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience as an IT Auditor in a Big Four accounting firm or equivalent experience in a public company environment.
2. Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
3. Experience in GRC Tools or SOX compliance software preferred.
4. Professional certification such as CISA, CRISC, CPA, or willingness to pursue professional qualification.
5. 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with various aspects of IT SOX, including application scoping, flowcharts, risk-control matrix, testing, evaluation of deficiencies, and remediation testing.
Benefits:
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free parking
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