IT Audit Manager

Your new company A leading UK-based construction and infrastructure organisation is seeking an IT Audit Manager to strengthen its Internal Audit function, with a specific focus on IT SOX and risk.This is a high-profile role supporting a complex, fast-paced business environment, working closely with senior stakeholders across, Finance, and the wider business to ensure robust controls over financial systems and critical platforms.Your new role Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end IT audit activity, with particular ownership of IT SOX assurance. You will play a key role in evaluating the effectiveness of IT General Controls and application controls across core financial and operational systems.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering IT SOX audits, including scoping, testing, and reporting
• Assessing IT General Controls (ITGCs) across access management, change management, and IT operations
• Reviewing application and automated controls within ERP and financial systems
• Identifying control weaknesses and working with management to agree pragmatic remediation plans
• Managing relationships with external auditors for SOX and wider audit activity
• Contributing to the wider technology risk and internal audit plan
• Supporting continuous improvement of the IT audit framework in a regulated environment

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in IT Audit, with hands-on IT SOX delivery
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls
• Experience auditing ERP or financial reporting systems
• Ability to operate confidently with senior IT and finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

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