SOX SME (Tech Governance/Change Management)
Location: UK Remote with ad-hoc travel
Rate: Competitive market rate, Outside IR35
Length: 6 months

An incredible opportunity for a SOX Subject Matter Expert with expertise in technology governance and change management to join a leading organisation and enhance their financial reporting compliance. This project focuses on strengthening governance, improving reporting accuracy, and ensuring audit readiness as part of their large-scale annual SOX audit. With 80+ systems currently in scope, there is an opportunity to refine compliance processes and optimise control frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and refine existing technology controls, with a focus on IT governance and change management for SOX compliance.
• Design and implement robust control frameworks for system changes, IT operations, and governance aligned with SOX requirements.
• Evaluate the maturity of current tech governance structures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Prioritise controls based on risk and streamline compliance processes to enhance audit readiness.
• Collaborate with IT teams, process owners, and external auditors to align on control expectations and audit testing plans.
• Challenge audit findings constructively, ensuring a fair and balanced assessment of control effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to improve SOX compliance efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance on remediation of deficiencies, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a SOX SME, with expertise in IT governance, change management, and technology risk management.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls related to financial reporting, IT general controls (ITGC), and change control processes.
• Experience collaborating with auditors and process owners in complex audit environments.
• Ability to assess control environments, identify weaknesses, and drive compliance improvements.
• Knowledge of automation and documentation best practices to enhance SOX compliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.