Internal Controls (SOx) Manager - Technology sector

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audit & Risk Recruitment is partnering with a privately owned global technology business preparing for an IPO in the USA. The Internal Controls (SOx) Manager will own the SOx programme, oversee testing of a significant controls environment, and support implementing the SOx framework.

Based in the City of London with 2–3 days in the office, this hands-on leadership role requires driving the programme across the business, reviewing workpapers and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with training gained at a top accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in SOx, internal controls and controls testing.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of PCAOB requirements and auditing standards, with the ability to apply the latest guidance to SOx testing and control assessments.
• Experience gained in the industrial / commercial sectors, not solely financial services.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the SOx controls testing programme
• Managing and supporting a team of 3 analysts responsible for control testing
• Reviewing testing workpapers and ensuring a high standard of documentation and evidence
• Assisting with the project management of the SOx controls implementation programme, including tracking deliverables, milestones and key actions
• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of the wider SOx programme
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to drive the programme forward

Skills

SOx

Internal controls

Controls testing

IFRS

US GAAP

PCAOB

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Internal Controls (SOx) Manager - Technology sector

City of London based (2/3 days a week in the office)

Audit & Risk Recruitment are working with a privately owned global technology business that is preparing for an IPO in the USA. Our client is looking to appoint an Internal Controls (SOx) Manager to join its growing team.

This is a hands‑on role with significant responsibility for the delivery and oversight of the company’s SOx programme, including the testing of a significant controls environment and supporting the implementation of the SOx framework.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing the SOx controls testing programme
• Managing and supporting a team of 3 analysts responsible for control testing
• Reviewing testing workpapers and ensuring a high standard of documentation and evidence
• Assisting with the project management of the SOx controls implementation programme, including tracking deliverables, milestones and key actions
• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of the wider SOx programme
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to drive the programme forward

You will need:

• ACA/ACCA qualification with training gained at a top accountancy practice
• Strong experience in SOx, internal controls and controls testing
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of PCAOB requirements and auditing standards, with the ability to apply the latest guidance to SOx testing and control assessments
• Experience gained in the industrial / commercial sectors, not solely financial services