Senior IT SOX Analyst (Remote)

Altum Consulting; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Senior IT SOX Analyst to help build their IT SOX framework in a fully remote position. You will document, test, and implement IT controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements in a rapidly growing tech environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leaders during a critical pre-IPO stage, contributing directly to the company's strategic success. A detail-oriented mindset and strong IT controls experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT SOX or internal IT controls, either in practice or in-house.
• Strong understanding of standard SOX ITGC requirements.
• Detail-oriented, producing high-quality control documentation.

Responsibilities

• Document IT processes and controls per SOX requirements.
• Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control testing.
• Support design and implementation of standard SOX ITGCs.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audit.

Skills

IT SOX experience

Understanding of SOX ITGC requirements

Attention to detail

Ability to work with IT and system owners

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Senior IT SOX Analyst (remote)

Location: Remote (UK-based)
Industry: High-Growth Tech | Preparing for US Listing
Reports to: SOX Lead

Overview

Our client is one of Europe's fastest-scaling technology businesses and is preparing for a US listing. As part of strengthening their internal controls environment, they are now building out the IT SOX offering to ensure their core systems, applications and technology processes meet SOX requirements.

This is an excellent move for someone from practice with IT SOX experience, or for someone currently working in an in-house IT controls team.

The Role

This position focuses on setting up, documenting and testing the IT controls needed for SOX readiness. You'll work closely with IT and key system owners to ensure core applications and IT processes meet SOX standards.

It's a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you'll be helping to build the ITGC framework from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

IT General Controls (ITGCs)

• Support the design and implementation of standard SOX ITGCs including:

Documentation & Testing

• Document IT processes and controls in line with SOX requirements.

• Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments and control testing.

• Identify control gaps and support remediation activity.

Systems & Applications

• Work with system owners to ensure appropriate controls exist around key financial systems (ERP, billing, financial reporting tools, etc.).

• Assist in evaluating new systems or changes to existing systems for SOX impact.

Audit Support

• Prepare clear, high-quality documentation and evidence for internal and external audit.

• Support the business through IT control reviews and annual SOX testing cycles.

Programme Development

• Help mature and scale the IT SOX programme as the company moves toward IPO readiness.

• Contribute to creating consistent templates, documentation standards and repeatable processes.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in IT SOX or internal IT controls, gained either in practice or in-house.

• Strong understanding of standard SOX ITGC requirements.

• Detail-oriented and comfortable producing high-quality control documentation.

• Able to work effectively with IT and system owners in a growing, fast-moving business.

• Proactive, organised, and delivery-focused.

• Must be UK-based (fully remote role).

Why This Role?

• Help shape the IT SOX framework from the ground up.

• Join a rapidly scaling tech business at a critical pre-IPO stage.

• Work closely with senior leaders and gain broad exposure across systems and processes.

• Fully remote with strong long-term progression.

• Be part of an incredibly exciting journey