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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ITGC Test Lead- Remote - **Company:** FDM Group - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Audit, Information Technology Operations, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), IT General Controls (ITGC) - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=161aef55c45f4acc ## About the Role Must-Have * Professional certification such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, CISSP, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent * Proven experience in IT audit, IT risk, IT controls, or assurance roles with responsibility for ITGC programmes or frameworks * Strong understanding of IT General Controls and recognised control frameworks * Experience managing controls testing programmes, risk assessments, and remediation activities across multiple applications and stakeholders * Ability to assess, articulate, and communicate the business and financial impact of control deficiencies * Strong knowledge of key ITGC domains, including access management, change management, and IT operations * Excellent attention to detail with strong written documentation and reporting skills * Demonstrated ability to analyse complex systems, processes, and control environments to identify and address risks * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage senior, technical, and non-technical audiences * Highly organised, self-directed, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Nice to Have * Experience operating within a finance, SOX, or regulated controls environment * Experience reviewing and assessing SOC1/SOC2 reports and third-party assurance controls * Background in IT, technology operations, cybersecurity, or IT service delivery * Experience working with ERP or finance-related systems such as SAP or Oracle ## Description FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an ITGC Manager to lead and manage the organisation's IT General Controls (ITGC) framework for our Systems Integrator/Consultancy client. This is initially a 4 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a mostly remote role with 1 day per month in their London office. This role will take ownership of the planning, coordination, oversight, and continuous improvement of ITGC activities across a portfolio of finance-related applications, ensuring controls are designed, documented, tested, and remediated in line with regulatory and audit requirements. Working closely with Group Finance, system owners, technology support teams, Internal Audit, and external auditors, you will drive the effective operation of the controls framework, oversee testing activities, monitor remediation progress, and provide clear reporting on control effectiveness and risk exposure. You will also lead the review SOC1 Type 2 reports for supplier-managed applications, ensuring third-party controls are appropriately assessed and any gaps are identified and addressed. Operating under the ultimate direction of the Group Director- Governance & Portfolio Compliance, you will act as the primary point of contact for ITGC matters, providing leadership, guidance, and assurance across the controls environment while supporting the organisation's wider risk and governance objectives. Responsibilities * Lead the delivery and ongoing development of the IT General Controls framework across the agreed application estate * Own the planning, scheduling, and oversight of ITGC testing activities, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines * Act as the primary point of contact for ITGC matters across Group Finance, Technology, Risk, and Audit stakeholders * Coordinate system owners and support teams to secure access, evidence, and support for controls testing and assurance activities * Oversee the execution and quality assurance of ITGC testing in line with the approved RACM and testing methodology * Review and approve testing outputs, sampling approaches, and retained audit evidence to ensure audit readiness * Assess, document, and communicate control deficiencies, including risk impacts and recommended remediation actions * Drive and monitor remediation plans, ensuring actions are owned, tracked, and delivered within agreed timescales * Review SOC1 Type 2 reports for supplier-managed applications and assess control effectiveness, coverage gaps, and associated risks * Ensure control descriptions and documentation remain accurate and aligned with changes in technology, systems, and business processes * Maintain reporting on control effectiveness, remediation progress, and key risk themes for senior stakeholders * Promote best practice in IT controls and contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's risk and controls environment ## Related Videos - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Create DSL (Domain Specific Language) on top of Swift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/707-create-dsl-domain-specific-language-on-top-of-swift) - [Why Your Next Best Talent Might Not Be in Your Neighborhood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1861-why-your-next-best-talent-might-not-be-in-your-neighborhood) - [Snappy UI needs no Single-Page Application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/904-snappy-ui-needs-no-single-page-application) - [Application Modernization and Rabbits](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/120-application-modernization-and-rabbits) - [Answering the Million Dollar Question: Why did I Break Production?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1171-answering-the-million-dollar-question-why-did-i-break-production) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Tips on mastering remote job interviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/23-tips-on-mastering-remote-job-interviews) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)