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Technology Risk & Controls Analyst, ET & Corporate

WPP plc
Posted 1 week ago

LOCATION

Chennai · Hybrid

EXPERIENCE

Not specified

SKILLS REQUIRED

Regulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementSOX ComplianceIT Auditcontrol testingData Analysis

Job description

Overview

Second-line Technology Risk & Controls Analyst supporting the controls assurance programme across Business Platforms and Corporate applications, with a focus on ITGC and SOX compliance for ERP environments.

What you'll do

  • Perform control design and operating effectiveness testing across ERP and corporate systems
  • Execute testing across key control areas (e.g. access management, change management, interfaces, automated controls)
  • Document testing procedures, results, and conclusions clearly and in line with defined standards
  • Identify and escalate control gaps, inconsistencies, or missing evidence to Senior team members
  • Support internal and external audit activities by preparing and collating control evidence
  • Track audit requests and ensure timely completion of assigned actions
  • Assist in responding to audit queries, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information provided
  • Liaise with control owners and application teams to request and validate control evidence
  • Support interactions with stakeholders, escalating complex queries where required
  • Build working relationships with key stakeholders while maintaining professional independence
  • Support the preparation of controls reporting, trackers, and dashboards for audit and management reporting
  • Assist in analysing control data to identify patterns, recurring issues, or gaps
  • Contribute to improving the consistency and quality of management information
  • Contribute to standardisation of control testing approaches, templates, and documentation
  • Support initiatives to improve evidence quality and audit readiness
  • Assist with adoption of automation, reporting tools, and emerging AI-enabled techniques for assurance activities
  • Proactively build knowledge of ITGCs, SOX controls, and ERP environments
  • Seek feedback and continuously improve technical and stakeholder skills
  • Support team activities and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing environment

What you'll need

  • Prior experience in IT audit, ITGC and SOX compliance (SOX 404)
  • Ability to execute control testing accurately, consistently and in line with defined methodologies
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on evidence quality and documentation standards
  • Ability to work proactively, managing assigned tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain control requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Effective time management skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-audit environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build constructive working relationships across global teams
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Proactive and willing to challenge where needed

Nice to have

  • Certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC

Details

  • Location: Chennai, India
  • Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week
  • Works closely with Application and Control owners, Financial Risk & Control colleagues and auditors

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Technology Risk & Controls Analyst, ET & Corporate