The main duty of the Group IT Risk and Controls Specialist is to support in designing and implementing strong ITGC’s to a SOX standard. They will be expected to support the IT teams understanding and operation of ITGC, undertake internal controls testing working with external partners, liaise with external auditors and work with the wider internal controls team to support SOX compliance.
Main Tasks:
● Conduct walkthroughs with control owners to gain an in-depth understanding of the end-to-end process and systems, use specialist knowledge and experience to provide process owners with support and guidance to ensure that ITGC are effectively designed, implemented and evidenced.
● Constructively challenge control owners and execute testing of controls operated across multiple technology functions.
● Support control owners with remediation plans and track progress on remediation
● Produce regular reports to articulate effective and not effective controls as well as risks and issues which need to be prioritised by management.
● Facilitate the execution of external audit testing programme
● Work closely with the Internal controls team and SOX programme managers to ensure a coordinated approach to ITGC
● Escalate potential risks to Senior IT Management.
● Develop and deliver training materials on ITGC requirements for IT colleagues and business teams.
● Assess the control implications for new system implementations and or upgrades, redesigning controls as necessary
● Stay informed about emerging technologies and their impact on ITGC
● Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior management, control owners and other key stakeholders and business units, to ensure everyone understands and adheres to control requirements.
● Promote internal risk and control good practice and culture
Requirements:
● Prior experience in ITGC or IT audit is essential
● Experience with financial technology and systems is desirable
● Prior experience of ITGC work within one of the big 4 audit firms
Knowledge & skills:
● SOX 404 controls implementation and testing
● IT General Controls testing
● Good communication skills, ability to listen and negotiate with stakeholders when necessary
● Internal audit or Accountancy qualification desirable
● Working Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP desirable
● Internal and or external audit experience
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
- 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service benefit
- Healthcare
- Free parking
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