Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled SOX IT Compliance Consultant to assist an organisation in preparing for and successfully passing a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audit, with a focus on IT systems and processes. The consultant will play a critical role in evaluating IT controls, identifying compliance gaps, and implementing solutions to ensure our IT environment meets SOX requirements. This position requires close collaboration with IT, finance, and audit teams to strengthen our internal control framework over IT systems supporting financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
1. SOX IT Compliance Assessment:
* Conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT general controls (ITGCs) and IT application controls (ITACs) related to SOX compliance.
* Identify potential risks and weaknesses in IT systems, processes, and security that could impact financial reporting.
* Provide a detailed gap analysis and recommend actionable solutions.
2. Control Design and Implementation:
3. Design and implement IT controls in alignment with SOX requirements and industry standards (eg, COBIT, COSO).
4. Focus on areas such as access management, change management, system development, IT operations, and cybersecurity.
5. Work with IT stakeholders to integrate controls into existing workflows and ensure sustainabi...