Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Systems Control Manager to join a large, complex organisation in a permanent position based in North Sydney. Working within the Controls, Assurance & Audit function, you will play a key role in strengthening financial systems controls, supporting Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), improving audit 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, provisioning, privileged access, segregation of duties 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 programs across financially relevant systems and applications
- Produce reporting on control performance, audit readiness, remediation progress, key risk indicators and emerging risks
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation, improved evidence management and enhanced controls governance
- Build strong relationships across Finance, Technology, Internal Audit, External Audit and Risk teams to improve control ownership and accountability

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- 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, change management and monitoring controls
- Experience developing and maintaining RACMs, control documentation, testing procedures and audit-ready evidence
- Experience working with Internal Audit, External Audit, Finance and Technology stakeholders
- Knowledge of governance and control frameworks including SOX/ICFR, COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001
- Solid analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and balance compliance requirements with practical business outcomes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
- 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
- Opportunity to work across Finance, Technology, Risk and Audit functions
- High visibility role with significant stakeholder engagement
- Leadership responsibility with direct mentoring and capability development opportunities
- The opportunity to shape and mature a large-scale financial systems controls environment

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' or contact Hays Technology for a confidential discussion.

📌 IT Controls Manager (Financial Systems & Technology Risk) (North Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 North Sydney