Job Overview:Experienced IT Controls Tester with strong automation skills needed for a global financial services firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, servers etc. You will play a key role in ensuring control effectiveness, compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. SOX, ISO 27001), and contribute to the automation of testing procedures.
Key Responsibilities: - Execute testing of ITGCs and application controls, including access controls, change management, backup and recovery, and logical security.
- Develop and implement automated testing procedures and scripts using tools such as PowerShell, Python, SQL, or automation frameworks.
- Support audit, compliance, and regulatory assessments (e.g. SOX, SOC1/SOC2, PCI-DSS) by providing timely and accurate control testing results.
- Evaluate control design and operational effectiveness, identifying deficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with process owners and IT teams to collect evidence and understand control environments.
- Maintain accurate and detailed workpapers in accordance with internal documentation standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement of testing methodologies and control testing automation.
- Prepare clear and concise findings reports and present results to stakeholders, including management and auditors.
As an ideal candidate, you will have a proven track record of delivering control testing for a global organisation. You will also have strong knowledge or experience with controls testing automation.
