IT Controls Testing Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking an experienced IT Controls Tester in Telford, UK. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive control testing and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. As a key member of the testing team, you'll automate testing procedures and work closely with different IT teams to enhance control effectiveness. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in controls testing within a global setting and strong skills in automation tools like PowerShell and Python.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering control testing within a global organization.
• Experience in automation for testing controls.
• Strong understanding of compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing of ITGCs and application controls.
• Develop automated testing procedures and scripts.
• Support audit and compliance assessments with accurate results.

Skills

Automation Testing

Regulatory Compliance

Control Testing

Collaboration

Tools

PowerShell

Python

SQL

Job description

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Experienced IT Controls Tester with strong automation skills needed for a global financial services firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, Servers etc. You will play a key role in ensuring control effectiveness, compliance with regulatory requirements (eg SOX, ISO 27001), and contribute to the automation of testing procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute testing of ITGCs and application controls, including access controls, change management, backup and recovery, and logical security.
• Develop and implement automated testing procedures and scripts using tools such as PowerShell, Python, SQL, or automation frameworks.
• Support audit, compliance, and regulatory assessments (eg SOX, SOC1/SOC2, PCI-DSS) by providing timely and accurate control testing results.
• Evaluate control design and operational effectiveness, identifying deficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with process owners and IT teams to collect evidence and understand control environments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed workpapers in accordance with internal documentation standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement of testing methodologies and control testing automation.
• Prepare clear and concise findings reports and present results to stakeholders, including management and auditors.

As an ideal candidate, you will have a proven track record of delivering control testing for a global organisation. You will also have strong knowledge or experience with controls testing automation.