SOX Control Tester
Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, London / Hybrid
3 months contract (expected to start January 2027)
Day Rate £600 via Umbrella Company
Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful.
The Role
Our client's Group Finance Risk team is seeking an experienced SOX Control Tester to support a critical period of SOX assurance and controls testing activity. Joining a team of dedicated testers you will play a key role in delivering assurance over financial reporting controls during a peak testing period.
This is a hands-on delivery role for an experienced SOX professional who can quickly integrate into an established testing environment and independently manage a portfolio of controls with minimal oversight. Testing methodologies, controls, and test plans are already documented within the organisation's SOX management systems, allowing successful candidates to focus on execution, issue identification and stakeholder engagement from day one.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of business areas across the organisation and provides the opportunity to work on controls supporting the financial reporting and accounts process within one of the UK's largest financial services organisations.
The position is being offered on a 3-month contract, you will be based 2 days a week at one of the above office locations with the remaining 3 days working from home. You will be required to work standard office hours however due to the nature of the role there will be some out of hours requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality SOX testing in accordance with established methodologies, standards and documentation requirements.
Conduct Design Effectiveness (DE) and Operating Effectiveness (OE) testing across financial reporting controls.
Execute end-to-end testing activities including planning, walkthroughs, sample selection, evidence gathering, assessment and conclusion reporting.
Manage a po...
SOX Control Tester employer: Pontoon Careers
At Pontoon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing Business Analysts with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Utilities sector while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. With a commitment to employee growth and development, we empower our team members to thrive in their roles and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
