Associate, SOX Financial Controls - IT

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

statutory contributions

comprehensive insurance coverage

Job summary

Ambition in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an IT audit/controls professional for a one-year contract starting September 2026. You will work hands-on across IT General Controls for Asia-based business units, engaging with IT and process owners, and supporting external audit reviews.

The role focuses on delivering ITGC testing, documentation, and dashboards to improve testing efficiency and SOX depth within an in-house compliance function for a leading insurer.

Qualifications

• Experience in ITGC/IT audit or SOX IT controls testing; Big 4 or equivalent preferred.
• Solid knowledge of core ITGC domains: access management, change management, computer operations.
• Good documentation discipline and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute ITGC walkthroughs and testing across interim, roll-forward and year-end phases.
• Maintain accurate working papers and testing documentation in a GRC platform.
• Track control deficiencies and remediation actions with IT/process owners.

Skills

ITGC

SOX testing

IT audit

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/IS/Accounting

Tools

GRC platforms

Power BI

Python

Oracle ERP

Job description

Based in Kuala Lumpur, this is a compelling opportunity for an IT audit or controls professional looking to build real SOX depth within an in-house compliance function at a leading global insurer. Joining on a one-year contract from September 2026, you will be working hands‑on across IT General Controls for business units across Asia.

Why Apply?

This isn't a back‑office role - you will work directly with IT and business process owners, engage with external audit, and gain first‑hand exposure to how IT controls underpin financial reporting at group level. It's an ideal platform to sharpen your ITGC testing skills, build your SOX credentials and contribute to a team actively advancing through standardisation and automation.

• medical insurance
• statutory contributions
• comprehensive insurance coverage

The Role

Delivering across the full SOX testing cycle, you will:

• Execute ITGC walkthroughs and design and operating effectiveness testing across interim, roll‑forward and year‑end phases
• Maintain accurate working papers and testing documentation within a GRC platform
• Track control deficiencies and remediation actions, following up with IT and process owners
• Support external audit reviews and accelerate risks or blockers promptly
• Contribute to management dashboards, status updates and testing‑efficiency initiatives

What We're Looking For

You’ll bring:

• Practical experience in ITGC, IT audit or SOX IT controls testing - Big 4 or equivalent background preferred
• Sound knowledge of core ITGC domains: access management, change management and computer operations
• Strong documentation discipline and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple workstreams
• Clear, confident communication and a collaborative working style
• A relevant degree; progress toward CISA, ACCA or CA is advantageous
• Exposure to GRC platforms, Oracle ERP or automation tools such as Power BI or Python is a bonus

Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)