Senior Technology Compliance Auditor

DS Smith Plc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith Plc in Krakow is seeking a Senior Technology Compliance Auditor to lead and execute multiple technology audit engagements, with a primary focus on internal controls over financial reporting in a dual-listed environment (NYSE and LSE). The role demands delivery leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strong ITGC/ITAC testing experience.

You will collaborate with IT and business leaders to drive remediation and strengthen the control environment, ensuring audits meet regulatory and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technology, risk, and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Delivery & Project Management
• Lead multiple audit engagements in parallel, managing timelines, scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned audits, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all phases (planning, fieldwork, reporting)
• Coordinate audit projects with team members, providing direction, clarifying expectations, and ensuring consistent execution
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery risks, escalating issues as appropriate
• Quality Assurance & Technical Execution
• Perform and oversee testing of ITGCs (access, change management, operations), ITACs, and key reports supporting financial processes
• Review workpapers for completeness, accuracy, and audit defensibility, ensuring alignment with Internal Audit standards
• Drive consistency in testing approaches, documentation, and evidence standards across engagements
• Apply professional judgment to assess control design and operating effectiveness and identify meaningful issues
• SOX & Compliance Program Execution
• Support internal controls testing to meet US SOX and UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, supporting walkthroughs, evidence requests, and issue resolution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the IT SOX and broader compliance program
• Promote standardization and scalability of controls and testing across regions
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Demonstrate strong executive presence when communicating with IT management and key stakeholders
• Clearly articulate risks, control gaps, and impacts in a concise and business-relevant manner
• Lead discussions to develop practical, sustainable remediation plans, holding stakeholders accountable to timelines
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across IT, Finance, and business teams

Skills

Audit

ITGCs

SOX

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Why Is This Job For You

The Senior Technology Compliance Auditor is responsible for leading and executing multiple concurrent technology audit and compliance engagements, with a primary focus on internal controls over financial reporting in a dual-listed environment (NYSE and LSE).

Location – Krakow

Why Is This Job For You

The Senior Technology Compliance Auditor is responsible for leading and executing multiple concurrent technology audit and compliance engagements, with a primary focus on internal controls over financial reporting in a dual-listed environment (NYSE and LSE). This role goes beyond execution of audit procedures—serving as a project lead responsible for delivery, quality, and stakeholder engagement. In your role, you will ensure audits are completed on time, to a high standard, and in alignment with Internal Audit methodology. The role supports compliance with US SOX and the UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls, including IT general controls, application controls, and data interfaces. The Sr. Technology Compliance Auditor partners closely with IT and business leadership to translate audit results into actionable remediation plans and strengthen the overall control environment.

You Will

• Audit Delivery & Project Management
• Lead multiple audit engagements in parallel, managing timelines, scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned audits, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all phases (planning, fieldwork, reporting)
• Coordinate audit projects with team members, providing direction, clarifying expectations, and ensuring consistent execution
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery risks, escalating issues as appropriate
• Quality Assurance & Technical Execution
• Perform and oversee testing of ITGCs (access, change management, operations), ITACs, and key reports supporting financial processes
• Review workpapers for completeness, accuracy, and audit defensibility, ensuring alignment with Internal Audit standards
• Drive consistency in testing approaches, documentation, and evidence standards across engagements
• Apply professional judgment to assess control design and operating effectiveness and identify meaningful issues
• SOX & Compliance Program Execution
• Support internal controls testing to meet US SOX and UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, supporting walkthroughs, evidence requests, and issue resolution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the IT SOX and broader compliance program
• Promote standardization and scalability of controls and testing across regions
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Demonstrate strong executive presence when communicating with IT management and key stakeholders
• Clearly articulate risks, control gaps, and impacts in a concise and business-relevant manner
• Lead discussions to develop practical, sustainable remediation plans, holding stakeholders accountable to timelines
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across IT, Finance, and business teams

You Have

• 3–5 years of combined technology, risk, and compliance experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or audits simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience reviewing work performed by others (e.g., peer review or contractor oversight)
• Hands-on experience with ITGCs; exposure to ITACs, interfaces, and end-to-end financial processes preferred
• Experience supporting SOX compliance programs; familiarity with UK Provision 29 preferred
• Experience working with external auditors (e.g., Big 4) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work effectively as a team leader and team member
• Fluency in English