SOX SME - (Tech Controls/IAM)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An incredible opportunity awaits for a SOX Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in technology controls and Identity and Access Management (IAM). This role involves enhancing financial reporting compliance while working on a large-scale annual SOX audit. You will have the chance to refine compliance processes across 80+ systems, ensuring audit readiness and improving governance. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to optimizing control frameworks and driving efficiency in SOX compliance. If you are passionate about compliance and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SOX SME with a focus on technology controls and IAM.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and financial reporting risks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SOX Compliance

Technology Controls

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Audit Methodologies

Data Access Controls

Job description

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SOX SME (Tech Controls / IAM)
Location: UK Remote with ad-hoc travel
Rate: Competative 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.