Global IT Internal Control Specialist

Hexa People; Porto; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexa People in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an IT compliance professional to drive IT control standards across a global framework. You will assess IT risks, evaluate control design, and lead remediation initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders and audit teams.

The role focuses on ITGCs, automated controls, and security frameworks, requiring hands-on testing and strong communication to support regulatory compliance without disrupting operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of IT audit, compliance, or internal control experience.
• Strong mastery of IT General Controls (ITGC) and automated controls.
• Hands-on experience in audit testing and control gap identification.
• Professional credentials such as CISA or CISM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT internal control activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing across scoped systems and applications.
• Coordinate with process and application owners to evaluate control gaps and perform impact analyses.
• Assist teams in remediation planning and track corrective actions.
• Organize follow-up meetings and steering committees to foster a compliance culture across global tech and digital units.

Education

Information Systems and Technology

CISA or CISM (advantageous)

Job description

This opportunity centers on driving IT compliance, quality, and control standards across a multi-geography corporate framework. You will play a pivotal role in assessing organizational IT risks, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, and spearheading key remediation initiatives. Working at the intersection of technology, data, and risk management, you will actively collaborate with internal stakeholders and audit teams to ensure seamless adherence to international regulatory standards, robust control frameworks, and evolving cybersecurity practices without hindering ongoing business operations.

Key Responsibilities

The position involves conducting rigorous IT internal control activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing across scoped systems and applications. Day-to-day duties require close coordination with process and application owners to evaluate control gaps, perform thorough deficiency impact analyses, and assist teams in establishing actionable remediation plans. Additionally, the role entails organizing regular follow-up meetings and steering committees, tracking the implementation of corrective actions, and facilitating knowledge sharing and training to foster a strong compliance culture across global tech and digital units.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of targeted experience in IT audit, compliance, or internal control, supported by a solid foundation in Information Systems and Technology or technology consulting. A strong, proven mastery of IT General Controls (ITGC), automated controls, and security frameworks is essential, alongside hands-on experience in audit testing and control gap identification. Professional credentials such as CISA or CISM are highly advantageous. Success in this position demands exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, analytical precision, high autonomy, and an adaptable, collaborative mindset capable of navigating complex, changing environments.