About the Client
Our client is a global Earth observation company that operates one of the world's largest fleets of satellites, providing daily imagery and data that help organizations make informed decisions about our planet. Working across industries such as agriculture, government, environmental sustainability, mapping, and disaster response, the client combines advanced space technology with data and analytics to solve real-world challenges.
Joining our client means being part of a mission-driven technology company where innovation, continuous learning, and global collaboration are at the core of how teams work.
About the Role
Our client is looking for an experienced IT Internal Audit Senior to join its growing Internal Audit team. Reporting directly to the Head of IT Internal Audit, this role will play a key part in strengthening and scaling the company's IT SOX compliance program while helping transition audit testing activities in-house.
This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced technology environment, partnering with both technical and business stakeholders, and gaining exposure to cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and complex IT control environments. You'll work closely with leadership, external auditors, engineering teams, and business partners to evaluate controls, identify risks, support compliance initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across our client's technology landscape.
As part of the client's ongoing commitment to innovation and audit excellence, the Internal Audit team is leveraging AI-enabled audit testing solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SOX control testing. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with emerging AI tools that support audit procedures and compliance activities. Prior AI experience is not required; however, candidates should be curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies that are transforming the audit profession.
Responsibilities
IT SOX & Controls Testing
- Execute IT SOX compliance testing across:
- IT General Controls (ITGCs)
- Automated Controls (ITACs)
- Key Report Testing
- Segregation of Duties (SoD)
- Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) testing
- Perform walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and quality reviews of IT controls.
- Assess control design and operating effectiveness.
- Support remediation activities and validate corrective actions.
- Utilize AI-enabled audit testing tools to support the execution of SOX control testing and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with audit leadership to identify opportunities to enhance audit quality and efficiency through technology and automation.
Audit Execution & Risk Management
- Conduct risk assessments and participate in SOX scoping activities.
- Evaluate new systems, technology implementations, infrastructure changes, and business process updates for compliance impact.
- Support internal audits covering IT operations, cybersecurity, data governance, and technology risks.
- Identify opportunities to improve control efficiency and audit effectiveness.
Stakeholder & Auditor Partnership
- Partner with business leaders, technical teams, and external auditors.
- Coordinate audit requests, evidence gathering, and testing activities.
- Help resolve audit findings and support external audit requirements.
- Communicate technical audit concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Process Improvement
- Strengthen process documentation, control ownership, and audit readiness.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and scalable compliance programs.
- Contribute to the development of risk-based audit plans and internal audit methodologies.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, Internal Controls and SOX Compliance
- Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), Automated Controls, Key Report Testing, Change Management, User Access Management and Control Design & Evaluation
- Experience supporting SOX compliance programs, preferably in publicly traded companies.
- Understanding of system development lifecycle (SDLC), access provisioning, and IT control frameworks.
- Experience working with external auditors and audit evidence requirements.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive assigned tasks to completion.
- Demonstrated interest in learning and adopting emerging technologies, including AI-powered audit tools, to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency. Prior AI audit experience is not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Big Four experience (PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMG)
- Experience auditing publicly traded companies
- Experience supporting external audit engagements
- CISA certification
- CPA certification
- Background in technology, SaaS, fintech, shared services, multinational corporations, or highly regulated environments
- Exposure to cloud security and cybersecurity risk frameworks
- Experience with audit management platforms and automation tools
