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IT Controls Manager (Financial Systems & Technology Risk)

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Salary: Competitive

Lead ITGC, ICFR and financial systems controls across a complex enterprise environment

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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



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