SOX SME - (Tech Controls/IAM)

Fruition Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An incredible opportunity for a SOX Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in technology controls and IAM to join a leading organization. This role focuses on enhancing financial reporting compliance and strengthening governance as part of a large-scale annual SOX audit. With over 80 systems in scope, you will refine compliance processes and optimize control frameworks. If you are passionate about improving reporting accuracy and ensuring audit readiness, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SOX SME, focusing on technology controls and IAM.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess in-scope systems for SOX compliance.
• Advise on best practices for IAM and data access controls.
• Partner with stakeholders to align on control expectations.

Skills

SOX Compliance

Technology Controls

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Audit Methodologies

Financial Reporting Risks

Job description

SOX SME (Tech Controls / IAM)
Location: UK Remote with ad-hoc travel
Rate: Competitive market rate, Outside IR35
Length: 6 months

An incredible opportunity for a SOX Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in technology controls and Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join a leading organisation and enhance their financial reporting compliance. This project focuses on strengthening governance, improving reporting accuracy, and ensuring audit readiness as part of their large-scale annual SOX audit. With 80+ systems currently in scope, there is an opportunity to refine compliance processes and optimise control frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assess in-scope systems, identifying opportunities for de-scoping.
• Evaluate existing IAM and data access controls for SOX compliance.
• Advise on best practices for designing and implementing IAM and data access controls.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current control processes and recommend improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure alignment on control expectations and testing approaches.
• Represent the organisation's interests in audit discussions, constructively challenging audit findings where necessary.
• Provide guidance on process improvements and control rationalisation to enhance SOX compliance efficiency.
• Assist in developing remediation plans for control deficiencies and support the implementation of corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a SOX SME, focusing on technology controls and IAM.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, financial reporting risks, and audit methodologies.
• Experience working with external auditors and internal stakeholders to align on control frameworks.
• Expertise in designing and assessing IAM and data access controls within a SOX environment.
• Ability to analyse complex compliance challenges and recommend practical solutions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet