Job Title: IT Controls Contractor - SOX Compliance (Temporary)

Location: Sydney, CBD

Start Date: Early July 2025

Duration: 3 months

Company Overview:

Join a leading Big 4 bank's internal controls team during a critical phase of SOX testing. You'll support ongoing regulatory compliance efforts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in IT SOX controls testing looking for an impactful short-term engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Automated Application Controls (AACs) in line with SOX requirements.
• Assess and document the design and operating effectiveness of controls using existing templates and prior-year documentation.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve allocation of control ownership and address any ambiguities.
• Identify any gaps or control deficiencies and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure consistency in approach and documentation.
• Help ensure coverage of all in-scope systems and controls, aligned to US SOX compliance frameworks.
• Support process efficiency and high-quality testing practices through knowledge sharing and leveraging lessons learned from previous cycles.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in IT SOX testing, including both ITGCs and Automated Controls.
• Strong understanding of control concepts, audit evidence, and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with bias selection criteria and risk-based control scoping.
• Ability to hit the ground running with limited onboarding, using existing standardized templates and frameworks.
• Proven ability to work in large, regulated environments such as banking or financial services.
• Experience working with or alongside consulting firms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Team & Structure:

• You'll be part of a 4-5 person contractor team, reporting to the internal SOX Program Lead.
• Projected gaps due to unavailability of existing consulting resources may require higher-caliber contractors capable of delivering independently.

Additional Details:

• Must be available to start in early July 2025.
• Statement of Work (SOW) finalization in progress - quick onboarding turnaround expected.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and have experience in SOX-compliant environments.

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