Audit, Risk, and Controls Analyst

Nscale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale, a GPU cloud provider, is seeking an Audit, Risk & Controls Analyst in the UK. You will design and test SOX controls, assist ITGC testing, and support internal audits within the ARC team, coordinating across Finance, IT and Operations to strengthen risk management and compliance.

This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in SOX business processes design, IT audit, external or internal audits (Big 4 preferred).
• Exposure to SOX programs including ITGC and process control testing.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• Familiarity with COSO and COBIT frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Conduct process walkthroughs and document AS-IS for financial and operational processes.
• Design and test business process controls for SOX and internal audit.
• Identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Perform ITGC walkthroughs and test design across in-scope systems.
• Maintain ITGC documentation, control matrices, and test workpapers.
• Support internal audit plan delivery and track remediation progress.
• Collaborate with control owners across Finance, IT, and Operations to gather evidence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organised

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA/CISA/CIA

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Workiva

Job description

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI
startups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by
reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports
strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.
We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member
takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through
openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

About the Role

The Audit, Risk & Controls Analyst, supports Nscale's internal control environment across Business Process reviews,ITGCs, Internal Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management. Working within the Finance team and reporting to the Director, Audit, Risk & Controls, this is a hands-on role covering control design, testing, documentation, and ongoing monitoring across both IT and business process domains.

What You'll Be Doing

SOX Business Process Controls

• Conduct process walkthroughs and as-is documentation for key financial and operational processes
• Support the design and testing of business process controls for SOX and internal audit purposes
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Perform internal controls impact assessments for new systems, process changes, or organisational developments
• Assist in the design and implementation of controls arising from business initiatives or transformation projects

IT SOX & General Controls

• Support the design, documentation, and testing of IT general controls (ITGCs) across in-scope systems
• Perform walkthroughs and test design and operating effectiveness of controls covering access management, change management, SDLC, and backup & recovery
• Maintain and update ITGC documentation, control matrices, and testing workpapers
• Support user access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD) assessments, and role-based access management processes
• Assist in identifying, tracking, and remediating IT control gaps and deficiencies
• Contribute to system implementation reviews and ITGC scoping for new platforms entering the control environment

Internal Audit

• Support delivery of the internal audit plan across IT and Business Process areas, including scoping, fieldwork, and reporting
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, findings, and management action plans
• Track and follow up on open audit recommendations and remediation progress
• Assist in audit readiness activities and support coordination with external auditors on information requests and testing

Enterprise Risk Management

• Support the maintenance and monitoring of the risk register, including tracking of key risk indicators and control owners
• Contribute to periodic risk assessments and assist in identifying emerging risks relevant to IT, financial reporting, and operations
• Help embed risk and control awareness across the business by supporting documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Assist in aligning control frameworks and audit findings with the broader ERM programme

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with control owners across Finance, IT, and Operations to gather evidence and support control activities
• Communicate control requirements and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to ARC team reporting, dashboards, and status updates for senior stakeholders
• Support ad hoc risk, compliance, and controls projects as required by the ARC leadership team

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Several years of experience in SOX Business Processes Design, IT audit, External audit, or Internal audit - ideally from a Big 4 or equivalent firm
• Exposure to SOX compliance programmes, including ITGC and/or business process control testing
• Experience working with ERP or enterprise systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday)
• Familiarity with control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Business Processes and IT general controls and their application in a SOX or Internal Audit context
• Understanding of access management, user provisioning, and SoD concepts
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial applications
• Awareness of IT audit tools, testing methodologies, and basic system security principles

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Able to operate across both Business Process domains and IT
• Clear written and verbal communication skills — comfortable presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Organised and self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional qualification in progress or achieved: ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, or equivalent
• Experience with audit or compliance management platforms (e.g. Workiva)
• Knowledge of data governance or information security frameworks
• Experience in technology, financial services, or other regulated industries

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