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IT Controls Testing Consultant, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear Client: Barclay Simpson
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 27.06.2025
Expiry Date: 11.08.2025
Job Description: Job Overview:
Experienced IT Controls Tester with strong automation skills needed for a global financial services firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, servers, etc. You will play a key role in ensuring control effectiveness, compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001), and contribute to the automation of testing procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute testing of ITGCs and application controls, including access controls, change management, backup and recovery, and logical security.
Develop and implement automated testing procedures and scripts using tools such as PowerShell, Python, SQL, or automation frameworks.
Support audit, compliance, and regulatory assessments (e.g., SOX, SOC1/SOC2, PCI-DSS) by providing timely and accurate control testing results.
Evaluate control design and operational effectiveness, identifying deficiencies and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with process owners and IT teams to collect evidence and understand control environments.
Maintain accurate and detailed workpapers in accordance with internal documentation standards.
Participate in continuous improvement of testing methodologies and control testing automation.
Prepare clear and concise findings reports and present results to stakeholders, including management and auditors.
As an ideal candidate, you will have a proven track record of delivering control testing for a global organization. You will also have strong knowledge or experience with controls testing automation.
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