SOX Control Tester - Hybrid (3-Month Contract)

Pontoon; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is recruiting a SOX Control Tester to support a peak testing period across multiple locations in the UK. The role is hybrid between Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, London, and home-based work, with a 3-month contract starting January 2027.

The tester will execute SOX controls testing and engage with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate assurance of financial reporting. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in SOX testing within regulated environments, a strong understanding of ICFR,

Qualifications

• Hands-on SOX testing in regulated environments.
• Understanding of ICFR and financial reporting risks.
• Experience with DE and OE testing.
• Ability to manage testing workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality SOX testing per established methodologies.
• Conduct DE and OE testing across financial controls.
• Execute end-to-end testing: planning, sampling, evidence gathering.
• Manage a portfolio of controls with tight timelines.
• Review evidence, identify exceptions and risks.
• Document testing conclusions with rationale.
• Escalate issues and collaborate with control owners.

Skills

SOX testing

risk assessment

stakeholder engagement

data analysis

Tools

FCM

SOX Express

Job description

Pontoon is recruiting a SOX Control Tester to support a peak testing period across multiple locations in the UK. The role is hybrid between Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, London, and home-based work, with a 3-month contract starting January 2027.

The tester will execute SOX controls testing and engage with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate assurance of financial reporting. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in SOX testing within regulated environments, a strong understanding of ICFR,