IT Controls Manager (Financial Systems & Technology Risk)

Lead ITGC, ICFR and financial systems controls across a complex enterprise environment Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Controls Manager to join a large, complex organisation in a permanent position based in North Sydney. This role sits within the Controls, Assurance & Audit function and plays a key role in strengthening financial systems controls, supporting ICFR readiness and ensuring key financial reporting systems are governed through a robust controls framework. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Controls, Assurance & Audit, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls and technology-enabled controls that support financial reporting and compliance obligations. Key responsibilities include: • Support the design, implementation and enhancement of the financial systems control framework, covering ITGCs, application controls and technology-enabled controls • Develop and maintain documentation for financially relevant systems, applications, interfaces, system dependencies, access models and change processes • Establish and maintain Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs), control objectives, evidence standards and testing procedures • Partner with Finance, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity and Risk teams to embed practical and sustainable controls into day-to-day operations • Ensure controls supporting financial reporting processes are appropriately designed, documented, evidenced and tested • Support testing of ITGCs, application controls, automated controls and technology-dependent reports, assessing both design and operating effectiveness • Review access management, privileged access, segregation of duties, provisioning and change management controls • Identify control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis and drive remediation activities through to closure • Partner with Finance leaders and process owners to understand financial reporting risks and supporting technology dependencies • Support SOX-style and ICFR readiness initiatives across financially relevant systems and applications • Produce reporting on control performance, audit readiness, remediation progress, key risk indicators and emerging risks • Drive continuous improvement through automation, improved evidence management and enhanced controls governance What you'll need to succeed • 6+ years' experience in IT Controls, ITGC, Technology Risk, IT Audit, SOX/ICFR, Compliance or Assurance environments • Strong understanding of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and technology controls supporting financial reporting processes • Experience working with financially relevant systems and supporting controls related to financial reporting, audit and compliance requirements • Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, including access management, privileged access, segregation of duties, provisioning, monitoring and change management controls • Experience developing and maintaining RACMs, control documentation, testing procedures and audit-ready evidence • Experience engaging with Internal Audit, External Audit, Finance and Technology stakeholders • Knowledge of frameworks such as SOX/ICFR, COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001 • Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, CA/CPA, COBIT or ITIL will be highly regarded What you'll get in return • Permanent opportunity based in North Sydney • Hybrid working environment • High-profile role with exposure across Finance, Technology, Risk and Audit • Opportunity to influence and mature enterprise-wide controls frameworks • Leadership and mentoring responsibilities • Collaborative and supportive team environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #3023785