ITGC SOX Controller
We are looking for an ITGC SOX Controller who brings strong audit expertise, whether rooted in financial reporting or IT risk and controls. This role requires a unique blend of SOX compliance knowledge and technology awareness to manage SOX 404 requirements across both business and IT environments. Candidates should be comfortable working with IT teams on access management, change governance, and control automation while maintaining a strong understanding of financial processes.
- Act as the primary contact for internal and external auditors, managing audit queries and facilitating compliance reviews.
- Manage audit requests, walkthroughs, and fieldwork activities
- Coordinate and support the audit walkthrough sessions with IT teams and auditors
- Perform walkthroughs and validate design and operating effectiveness of ITGCs and IT-dependent controls
- Collecting Control evidence from control owners and communicating issues.
- Support in remediation efforts for audit findings, deficiencies, and control gaps
- Liaise with Tech stakeholders and explain the requirements for control operation and evidence management
- Collaborating with the business and control owner to ensure that SOX controls are being actioned and evidence is provided on time.
- Support automation of control evidence collection (e.g., user access reviews, change approvals) to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement solutions that streamline evidence gathering and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Ensure that evidence is collected prior to audit and requirement deadlines
- Support the SOX control framework, including ITGCs and IT Automated Controls, continuously seeking ways to refine processes.
- Monitor industry trends and best practices (COSO, COBIT) to maintain compliance standards and proactively address emerging risks.
- Updating RACMs and Flowchart to reflect additional requirements or changes.
- Provide training and awareness to SOX control owner when needed to ensure they understand the requirements and what can be improved.
- Provide reporting on the progress of SOX controls and fulfilling audit evidence requirements within defined timeline
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, IT, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in IT audit, IT SOX compliance, or a related role
- Strong understanding of SOX requirements and frameworks like COSO, specifically related to IT controls
- Proven experience implementing and testing IT General and Automate Controls
- Proficiency with audit documentation tools or software
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications for data entry, document management, and report generation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity of information.
- Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or similar preferred
- Experience in IT risk assessment, IT control evaluation, and audit planning
- Familiarity with cloud environments, emerging technologies, and relevant frameworks (e.g., SOC)
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Self-starter with project management capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of ITGCs (e.g., access controls, change management, operations, backup)
- Expertise in ITACs, interfaces, data validations, and automated controls
- Ability to evaluate control effectiveness and remediate deficiencies
- Experience with audit automation, data analytics tools, and documentation
- Familiarity with SDLC processes and governance
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- Ability to innovate and show initiative
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to take on challenging responsibilities
- Ability to work in a pressurized environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Adaptable
- Exceptional quality focus, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comprehensive learning and development programmes
- Innovative Performance Tool for regular, constructive feedback
- Employee Assistance programme offering a variety of benefits for you and your family
Betway Africa is the African arm of Betway, the sports-betting and online-casino brand owned by Super Group (SGHC), a holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Operating since 2006, it delivers sports betting and casino products - including the Jackpot City, Lucky Nugget and Ruby Fortune brands - across markets such as South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. The division employs more than 1,000 people, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. It covers functions spanning marketing, technology, finance and customer care for Betway's African operations.
