Senior IT Internal Auditor: SOX & Tech Risk Advisory

Oliver James Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in the United States is seeking a Senior IT Internal Auditor to bolster its Internal Audit function. The role combines 60% SOX testing and 40% IT Internal Audit and Advisory work, offering hands-on testing with strategic advisory exposure in cybersecurity, AI governance, and technology implementations.

The successful candidate will partner with external auditors and business stakeholders to strengthen IT controls, identify risks, and advance the organization's IT audit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Audit and/or SOX experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SOX testing and IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Experience across change management, access and security controls, system implementations, computer operations, database security, and network controls.
• Experience with PCAOB requirements and external auditors.
• Strong understanding of audit frameworks and ability to apply audit methodology.
• Experience conducting walkthroughs, testing controls, identifying gaps, and developing recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX testing across key IT controls (change management, security, system development and implementation controls, computer operations, database security, network security).
• Support risk-based IT Internal Audit and advisory engagements.
• Perform walkthroughs and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identify control gaps and provide practical recommendations to improve the control environment.
• Partner with external auditors on SOX and PCAOB-related requirements.
• Advise stakeholders on emerging technology and control risks (AI, cybersecurity, system implementations).
• Support reviews of new system implementations and post-implementation controls.
• Contribute to business continuity and technology risk assessments.

Skills

SOX testing

ITGC

Change management

Security controls

System implementations

PCAOB requirements

Audit frameworks

Walkthroughs

Stakeholder management

Job description

Oliver James Group in the United States is seeking a Senior IT Internal Auditor to bolster its Internal Audit function. The role combines 60% SOX testing and 40% IT Internal Audit and Advisory work, offering hands-on testing with strategic advisory exposure in cybersecurity, AI governance, and technology implementations.

The successful candidate will partner with external auditors and business stakeholders to strengthen IT controls, identify risks, and advance the organization's IT audit