IT SOx Audior

IT Sox Auditor | Greater Manchester | Up to £65,000 Hybrid A truly global business is currently recruiting for a IT SOX Auditor to join the Internal Audit function, reporting into senior audit leadership. This is a hands-on role focused on the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the IT controls framework to ensure full SOx compliance. This is a brilliant chance for someone who wants to act as a true business partner, providing technical guidance to internal control owners on best-practice control automation and remediation of deficiencies.

The role Support and maintain the risk-based IT SOX audit plan , covering ITGCs, automated controls, access controls, key reports and IPEs. Lead SOX 404 / ICFR testing of IT general and application controls across on-premise and cloud-based systems. Evaluate controls across access management, change management, IT operations and interfaces . Review and assess key reports, automated controls and end-user computing controls.

Partner with Finance and IT teams to support SOX scoping, walkthroughs, testing and remediation . Coordinate closely with external auditors , supporting reliance, walkthroughs, evidence requests and issue resolution. Track control deficiencies, assess severity, support root cause analysis and monitor remediation through to closure. Contribute to continuous improvement of SOX methodology, documentation standards, templates and GRC workflows. Support broader IT risk and internal audit activities as required.

About you CISA qualification – Desired but not essential Minimum 5 years’ experience with strong exposure to IT SOX / ICFR environments . Hands-on experience testing ITGCs and automated controls . Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements and PCAOB expectations. Experience working with external auditors in large, complex organisations. Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge constructively