Lead ITGC, ICFR and financial systems controls across a complex enterprise environment Your new company An exciting prospect 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 chance 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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📌 IT Controls Manager (Financial Systems & Technology Risk) (Barangaroo)
🏢 Ebony Hong
📍 Barangaroo