IT SOX Consultant

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC

9h•Remote

About The Position

The IT SOX Consultant supports an established IT SOX Compliance team by executing control testing, evidence collection, workpaper documentation, walkthroughs, and day-to-day SOX compliance activities. Operating at an IT SOX Senior level, this hands-on role requires a solid understanding of IT control design, independent execution of assigned testing, clear communication with control owners, and the maintenance of audit-ready workpapers across multiple deadlines.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of relevant IT SOX, IT Audit, Technology Risk, or IT Controls experience.
Hands-on experience performing ITGC testing across logical access, change management, and computer operations.
Understanding of IT control design and operating effectiveness.
Proven experience preparing and maintaining SOX/audit workpapers and evidence trails.
Ability to independently request, review, and evaluate supporting control evidence.
Experience participating in control walkthroughs and stakeholder discussions.
Strong organization and task-prioritization skills to manage multiple controls and deadlines concurrently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating directly with external audit teams.
Experience testing automated or IT-dependent application controls.
Familiarity with GRC / audit management platforms.
Exposure to ERP, cloud, SaaS, or enterprise technology environments.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Execute testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) across assigned applications, systems, and technology processes.
Perform testing across logical access, user provisioning/termination, privileged access, periodic access reviews, change management, and computer operations.
Request, collect, and evaluate supporting evidence from control owners for completeness, accuracy, and relevance.
Document testing procedures, evidence reviewed, exceptions identified, and testing conclusions.
Prepare detailed, organized, and audit-ready testing workpapers and evidence trails supporting testing conclusions.
Participate in and lead walkthroughs and control discussions with IT stakeholders and control owners.
Identify potential control gaps or exceptions, escalate findings appropriately, and assist with remediation and retesting.
Maintain testing trackers and provide timely status updates to SOX management, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
Manage multiple assigned controls, evidence requests, and testing deliverables concurrently while meeting deadlines.
Assist with other technology risk, compliance, and IT SOX activities as needed.