Interim SOX IT Consultant

Interim IT SOX Consultant (Hands-On) £600-£800 per day (Outside IR35) 6 Months+ (likely extension) Hybrid - Midlands

We are supporting a major international organisation in the industrial sector undertaking a large-scale transformation programme to implement a US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant internal controls framework.

We are seeking an experienced IT SOX Contractor to support the delivery of the IT controls workstream, working hands-on across the design, documentation and implementation of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC).

This role will suit a delivery-focused specialist who is comfortable operating within a structured SOX programme and working closely with IT, Finance and Audit teams to embed compliant, auditable controls across a complex systems landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the IT SOX workstream, working hands-on across multiple systems and processes
• Assist in the design and implementation of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC)
• Develop and maintain IT control documentation, including:
• System narratives
• Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs)
• Process flows and supporting evidence
• Perform IT control walkthroughs with control owners and document key processes and risks
• Support SOX scoping activities, including identification of in-scope systems and interfaces
• Assist in identifying and documenting control gaps and deficiencies
• Work with IT teams to support remediation activities, ensuring controls are appropriately designed and evidenced
• Prepare documentation and evidence to support controls testing and audit requirements
• Liaise with internal audit and external auditors, responding to queries and providing supporting materials
• Ensure consistency and quality across all IT SOX documentation and deliverables

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience working in a hands-on IT SOX, IT audit or IT controls role
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC), including:
• Access management
• Change management
• IT operations
• Exposure to IT Application Controls (ITAC) and automated controls
• Experience producing high-quality SOX documentation (RACMs, narratives, walkthroughs)
• Background in IT audit, technology risk, or SOX delivery (Big 4 or equivalent desirable)
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced programme environment with multiple stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver audit-ready documentation

Desirable Experience / Certifications

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Experience supporting SOX implementations or controls transformation programmes
• Familiarity with COBIT and/or ITIL frameworks
• Experience working with external auditors in a SOX environment

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