IT General Controls Manager

Toyota Finance Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Volunteer days

Car benefit

Job summary

Toyota Finance Australia is seeking an experienced IT General Controls Manager to establish and strengthen our ITGC framework, ensuring robust control environments and SOX readiness. You will partner with Technology, Risk and Audit to drive practical, sustainable controls across key tech environments.

In this role you will own control inventory, monitor access and change management, and lead remediation of deficiencies. A strong risk mindset and stakeholder influence are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' relevant experience across technology controls, IT audit, SOX compliance, risk and controls.
• Strong working knowledge of IT General Controls and SOX Section 404.
• Experience within banking, financial services or another regulated environment.
• Ability to translate technical, risk and audit requirements into clear and practical business actions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence without direct authority.
• Certifications such as CISA, CA, CIA, CRISC or CISSP would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the ITGC framework, control inventory, standards, ownership and evidence requirements across relevant technology environments.
• Oversee the performance and monitoring of controls across areas including access management, privileged access, change management and technology operations.
• Coordinate the technology SOX programme, including walkthroughs, recurring control activities, reporting and year-end readiness.
• Lead first-line quality reviews of control execution and supporting evidence ahead of formal audit and assurance activities.
• Manage technology control deficiencies, including root-cause analysis, remediation plans, milestones and closure evidence.
• Partner with Internal and External Audit, translating audit requirements into practical actions for technology teams.
• Work with control owners across Technology to improve accountability, consistency and control maturity.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the environment through standardisation, automation and continuous control monitoring.
• Build strong relationships across Technology and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive outcomes

Skills

ITGC framework

SOX compliance

Risk & controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Auditing

Banking/regulatory experience

Education

CISA, CA, CIA, CRISC or CISSP qualifications

Job description

Toyota Finance Australia (TFA) is the country's largest automotive financier. Our past gives us credibility and knowledge. But it's what the future holds, and how we can make the world a better place, that excites us. It's not just about technology but what it can do for people.

In Australia there are two separate businesses: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) and Toyota Finance Australia (TFA). While we work closely together, TMCA focuses on vehicles and here at Toyota Finance Australia our priority is to provide finance, insurance and fleet management.

At TFA we're committed to empowering our customers to get into their new car and onto the road.

We're also passionate about, and committed to, our people. Our philosophy of Here To Move You represents our commitment to not only move our customers, but help our employees grow.

Your success at TFA is important to us, and we pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people.

From partnering with you to support your career growth, to providing you with opportunities to learn, improve, feel engaged and appreciated, we celebrate our people and the difference they bring.

We strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential.

We're working towards a future where we look out for each and our planet. Where we enrich lives with the safest and most responsible ways of moving. This is the kind of tomorrow we're imagining here at TFA.

Join us and help drive the future

About the team

As our IT General Controls Manager, you'll play a key role in establishing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing our IT General Controls (ITGC) framework, ensuring a robust control environment and supporting compliance with SOX requirements. Working closely with Technology, Risk, and Audit, you'll help ensure our controls are practical, effective, sustainable and ready for assurance.

How you'll make an impact

• Own and maintain the ITGC framework, control inventory, standards, ownership and evidence requirements across relevant technology environments.
• Oversee the performance and monitoring of controls across areas including access management, privileged access, change management and technology operations.
• Coordinate the technology SOX programme, including walkthroughs, recurring control activities, reporting and year-end readiness.
• Lead first-line quality reviews of control execution and supporting evidence ahead of formal audit and assurance activities.
• Manage technology control deficiencies, including root-cause analysis, remediation plans, milestones and closure evidence.
• Partner with Internal and External Audit, translating audit requirements into practical actions for technology teams.
• Work with control owners across Technology to improve accountability, consistency and control maturity.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the environment through standardisation, automation and continuous control monitoring.
• Build strong relationships across Technology and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive outcomes

You'll be an experienced, pragmatic controls professional who can apply a strong risk and compliance mindset while understanding the realities of delivering and operating technology Ideally, you'll bring:

• 7+ years' relevant experience across technology controls, IT audit, SOX compliance, risk and controls, internal audit or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of IT General Controls and SOX Section 404.
• Practical experience across core ITGC areas such as access management, privileged access, change management and technology operations.
• Demonstrated experience assessing control design, execution and evidence quality.
• Experience identifying and managing control deficiencies through to successful remediation.
• The ability to translate technical, risk and audit requirements into clear and practical business actions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to constructively challenge and influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and professional judgement.
• Experience within banking, financial services or another regulated environment will be highly regarded. We'd also value candidates who have worked across both an audit/advisory environment and an in-house technology controls or SOX function.
• Qualifications such as CISA, CA, CIA, CRISC or CISSP would be advantageous.

Applications close COB 26th October. For more information, contact Sophie Tilley, Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Life at Toyota & What we offer you

We pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people. From development programs to recognition programs, we make sure everyone at Toyota Finance Australia lives their best possible life. After all, our people are our greatest assets.

• Flexible hours and workspaces
• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave & 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers
• Wellness facilities & Employee Assistance Program (private coaching available to you and your family)
• Paid volunteer days to support your community / Employee Community Grants Fund
• Employee Car Benefit Schem

Building a great place to work

You're welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: https://tfacareers.com.au/

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us and let us know your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women. Please review the Work180 website for further information.

Come with us and help create the future.