SOx Internal Controls Manager | Tech IPO Readiness

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

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