Senior Specialist for IT Applications and General controls
Core
Execute IT Application Control (ITAC) and IT General Control (ITGC) testing to safeguard financial integrity and regulatory compliance for a global pharmaceutical company.
Role type
Senior IC IT Audit Specialist (SOX/ITGC)
Builds
SOX compliance reports, control test scripts, and audit evidence for digital systems and third-party vendors.
Domain
Healthcare / Financial Services / IT Audit
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SOX compliance testing, IT General Controls (ITGC), IT Application Controls (ITAC), User Access Management (UAM), Segregation of Duties (SOD), SOC report analysis, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday), Data analytics, Control-Self-Assessment (CSA) execution
Preferred skills
CISA or CIA certification, Big 4 audit methodology, CSRD framework knowledge, IT infrastructure expertise (OS, databases), Automation tool implementation
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Workday, GRC systems, Data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Design and execute ITAC/ITGC tests in coordination with external auditors; Review and validate Control-Self-Assessment (CSA) responses; Analyze SOC reports for third-party vendors; Identify compensatory controls and remediation plans for deficiencies; Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual testing effort; Mentor junior team members on testing methodologies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC