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# IT SOX Manager

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Information Technology Audit, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), System Testing, IT General Controls (ITGC)
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/it-sox-manager/57270959

## About the Role

* Significant experience in IT SOX, IT Audit or Technology Risk
 * Strong hands-on ITGC and ITAC testing experience in a SOX environment
 * Knowledge of major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, IFS etc.)
 * Background in Big 4/Big 6 or a complex in-house controls environment (desired)
 * Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP or CISM (preferred)
 * Strong understanding of control frameworks (COBIT, NIST)
 * Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical controls into business impacts
 * High attention to detail and strong analytical capability

## Description

Are you an experienced IT Audit or Technology Risk professional looking to take ownership of a global IT SOX programme? Our client, a fast-growing international organisation undergoing significant systems transformation, is seeking an IT SOX Manager to lead the design, testing and continuous improvement of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and system-related SOX controls.
This is a high-visibility role offering extensive cross-functional exposure, the opportunity to work alongside senior stakeholders, and the chance to help shape a maturing controls environment.

Your new role
As the IT SOX Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the end-to-end IT SOX assurance programme, including:

 * Leading scoping, risk assessment, test planning, execution, and reporting
 * Performing ITGC testing across key domains including change management, logical access, and IT operations
 * Reviewing and validating IT application controls (ITACs) and key report controls
 * Preparing high-quality documentation and working papers to support audit conclusions
 * Reviewing and quality-assuring the work of other team members
 * Overseeing technical system testing including configuration and security controls
 * Identifying control deficiencies and partnering with technology teams on remediation plans
 * Acting as a key liaison with external auditors
 * Working closely with Finance SOX, Compliance and Technology Risk teams to ensure integrated assurance coverage


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