SOX ITGC Process Control Analyst

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

OryxAlign is seeking a SOX ITGC Process Control Analyst to act as a first-line support for ITGC and process controls. You will collaborate with IT, Finance, Internal Audit and business stakeholders to document processes, gather audit evidence and ensure controls are executed to a high standard.

The role focuses on maintaining effective internal controls across enterprise systems and infrastructure, with opportunities to improve control effectiveness through automation and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SOX ITGC or IT governance, risk and compliance activities.
• Strong knowledge of JML, PAM, SoD, Change Management and IT operations.
• Ability to document processes with narratives and flow diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate process walkthroughs and workshops with IT and business stakeholders.
• Document IT processes through narratives and flow diagrams.
• Support the execution, testing, and monitoring of ITGCs.
• Prepare audit-ready evidence packs and conduct first-level reviews.
• Review and maintain recurring management review documentation.
• Perform risk assessments and identify control gaps.
• Support SoD reviews and access recertifications.
• Coordinate with IT and business control owners to complete activities.
• Monitor remediation progress and ensure closure.
• Assist automated controls across enterprise applications including SAP.
• Maintain audit evidence and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
• Stay updated on SOX requirements and governance frameworks.

Skills

SOX ITGC

IT governance

JML

PAM

SoD

Change Management

IT Operations

Backup & Recovery

Batch Processing

SAP

COBIT

Audit

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, IT or related

Tools

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

Job description

Location: On site / Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Shared Service
Salary: Negotiable salary

Role Overview

The SOX ITGC Process Control Analyst acts as a first-line support function enabling IT and business control owners to meet SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) and process control requirements.

Working closely with IT, Finance, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders, you will facilitate process walkthroughs, document processes, prepare and review audit evidence, and ensure controls are executed and documented to a high standard. The role plays a key part in maintaining an effective internal control environment while supporting continuous process improvement across enterprise systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate process walkthroughs and workshops with IT and business stakeholders.
• Document IT processes through narratives and process flow diagrams.
• Support the execution, testing, and monitoring of SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Prepare audit-ready evidence packs and perform first-level reviews before control owner approval.
• Review and maintain recurring management review control documentation.
• Perform Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and identify control gaps.
• Support recurring management review controls including access recertifications and Segregation of Duties (SoD) reviews.
• Liaise with IT control performers and business control owners to ensure timely completion of control activities.
• Monitor progress of remediation activities through to completion.
• Support automated process controls across enterprise applications including SAP.
• Review evidence relating to Joiners, Movers and Leavers (JML), privileged access, change management, backup and recovery, and batch processing controls.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for internal and external audit purposes.
• Identify opportunities to improve control effectiveness through automation and process optimisation.
• Stay current with SOX requirements, IT governance frameworks, regulatory changes, and cyber security best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) or IT governance, risk and compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of ITGC domains including:
• Joiners, Movers and Leavers (JML)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Change Management
• IT Operations
• Backup and Recovery
• Batch Processing
• Experience facilitating workshops and process walkthroughs.
• Strong process documentation skills including process narratives and flow diagrams.
• Working knowledge of SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) or other enterprise ERP platforms.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, operating systems, databases and enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of SOX and IT governance frameworks such as COBIT.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret control requirements and translate them into practical operational processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience within IT Audit, SOX compliance, IT Risk or IT Process Improvement.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or global enterprise environments.
• Experience with automated controls and recurring management review controls.
• Familiarity with finance and supply chain processes.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Professional certifications such as:
• CISA
• CRISC
• ITIL
• Lean Six Sigma
• Other relevant governance or audit certifications.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on audit readiness.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across business functions.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and recommending improvements.
• Adaptable and comfortable working within changing technology environments.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

What OryxAlign Offers

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to work with global clients and enterprise technologies.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Exposure to governance, compliance and digital transformation initiatives.
• Career progression opportunities within Managed Services and Governance, Risk & Compliance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

OryxAlign is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle.