IT Audit / SOX Consultant

Cedar; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 16,605,000 - 19,373,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar are supporting a leading consultancy on the search for a technically minded IT Audit / SOX Consultant to join a high–profile programme for an international client. This is a hands–on delivery role where you will execute SOX 404 testing across IT General Controls and automated controls, reviewing application logic and configurations to validate control effectiveness.

Collaborating with IT, application and business teams throughout the audit lifecycle, you will gather audit evidence, produce

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IT Audit, SOX or ITGC testing.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 compliance and IT control frameworks.
• Experience testing automated controls, key reports and application controls.
• Ability to understand technical logic, system configurations or code underpinning automated controls.
• Hands-on, analytical approach with independent testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT General Controls (ITGC) testing in support of SOX 404 compliance.
• Perform testing of key reports and automated controls used in financial reporting.
• Review application logic and system configurations to validate automated controls.
• Identify issues within automated processes and work with technical teams to assess deficiencies.
• Gather, review and document audit evidence in line with SOX methodology.
• Produce high-quality workpapers and communicate findings to client stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with IT, application and business teams throughout the audit lifecycle.

Skills

IT Audit

SOX testing

ITGC testing

Test execution

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

IT Audit / SOX Consultant (Technical Controls)

Location: London (Hybrid)
Rate: GBP400–GBP450 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Initial 6 months
IR35: Inside IR35

Cedar are supporting a leading consultancy on the search for a technically minded IT Audit / SOX Consultant to join a high–profile programme for an international client.

This is a hands–on delivery role where you'll be responsible for executing SOX 404 testing across IT General Controls (ITGCs), key reports and automated controls. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, can quickly work through testing activities and has the technical capability to understand how automated controls and application logic operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver IT General Controls (ITGC) testing in support of SOX 404 compliance.
• Perform testing of key reports and automated controls used in financial reporting.
• Review application logic, system configurations and technical implementations to validate the effectiveness of automated controls.
• Identify issues within automated processes and work with technical teams to understand and assess control deficiencies.
• Gather, review and document audit evidence in line with SOX methodology.
• Produce high–quality workpapers and communicate findings clearly to client stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with IT, application and business teams throughout the audit lifecycle.

About You

You'll have:

• Experience delivering IT Audit, SOX or IT General Controls (ITGC) testing.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 compliance and IT control frameworks.
• Experience testing automated controls, key reports and application controls.
• The ability to understand technical logic, system configurations or code that underpins automated controls.
• A hands–on, analytical approach with the confidence to investigate issues and work through testing independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous consulting or professional services experience is desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting US–listed organisations or SOX programmes.
• Exposure to ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Workday.
• Experience working alongside developers, application support or engineering teams.
• Knowledge of IT Application Controls (ITACs) and automated control environments.

If you're an experienced IT Audit professional who enjoys the technical side of controls testing and is looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.