Senior IT SOX Associate

Jobtailor; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jobtailor in Barcelona seeks an experienced IT Audit professional to lead SOX testing and ITGC controls. You will evaluate control design and effectiveness, coordinate evidence with process owners, and drive remediation across IT, finance and compliance teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years in IT audit or SOX, strong knowledge of ITGCs and ERP systems (SAP), fluent English, and professional certifications such as CISA/CIA/CPA preferred.

Formación

• 3–6 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of SOX Section 404, ITGCs and application controls.
• Experience with control testing methodologies and audit tools.
• Familiarity with COBIT, COSO, NIST and ERP systems such as SAP/SAP S/4 Hana.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Fluent in English; any additional language is a plus.
• CISA, CIA or CPA certifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute IT SOX compliance testing including walkthroughs and tests of design/effectiveness.
• Test IT general, application, and IT-dependent controls and coordinate evidence collection.
• Ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies and assess remediation progress.
• Analyze IT risk areas, identify gaps, and propose remediation plans.
• Support annual SOX risk assessment, including scoping and documentation updates.
• Prepare workpapers and reporting deliverables for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit on integrated audits and cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentor junior associates on IT audit and SOX methodology.
• Monitor emerging technologies and cybersecurity threats affecting IT controls.
• Build relationships with IT, finance and compliance teams to drive improvements.

Conocimientos

IT Audit Experience

SOX Compliance Knowledge

Control Testing Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Educación

CISA

CIA

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Herramientas

COBIT

COSO

NIST

ERP Systems (SAP, SAP S/4 Hana)

Audit Tools

Descripción del empleo

• Plan and execute IT SOX compliance testing, including walkthroughs, tests of design, and tests of operating effectiveness


• Test IT general controls, application controls, and IT-dependent controls


• Evaluate the design and implementation of new or changed controls resulting from system implementations or process changes


• Coordinate evidence collection with control and process owners


• Ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies


• Analyze IT risk areas, identify control gaps, and recommend remediation plans


• Support the annual SOX risk assessment, including scoping, control rationalization, and documentation updates


• Prepare workpapers and reporting deliverables for internal stakeholders and external auditors


• Collaborate with Internal Audit colleagues on integrated audits and cross-functional initiatives


• Develop and mentor junior associates on IT audit and SOX methodology


• Monitor emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and IT audit practices


• Build relationships with IT, finance, and compliance teams to drive control improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• 3-6 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls


• Strong working knowledge of SOX Section 404, ITGCs, and application controls


• Experience with control testing methodologies and audit tools


• Familiarity with COBIT, COSO, NIST, and ERP systems such as SAP and SAP S/4 Hana is highly desirable


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings


• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA preferred


• Fluent English


• Any additional language is a plus


• Experience leveraging AI/automation preferred


• Ability to guide junior team members and take ownership of key processes


• High standards of integrity, independence, and confidentiality


• Risk-based critical thinking and sound judgment in evaluating control design and effectiveness

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT SOX compliance testing, including control design evaluation and remediation planning. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior associates while maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IT Audit Experience


• SOX Compliance Knowledge


• Control Testing Methodologies


• Professional Certifications (CISA, CIA, CPA)


• Analytical and Project Management Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• SOX Section 404


• IT General Controls (ITGCs)


• Application Controls


• Control Testing Methodologies


• Risk Assessment


• Evidence Collection


• Control Gap Analysis


• Audit Reporting


• AI/Automation Experience


• Cybersecurity Awareness

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Organizational Skills


• Project Management Skills


• Verbal Communication Skills


• Written Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISA


• CIA


• CPA

Industry Keywords

• IT Audit


• SOX Compliance


• Internal Controls


• Control Deficiencies


• Control Improvements

Tools & Technologies

• COBIT


• COSO


• NIST


• ERP Systems (SAP, SAP S/4 Hana)


• Audit Tools