Location – Krakow
Why is this job for you:
The Senior Technology Compliance Auditor is responsible for leading and executing multiple concurrent technology audit and compliance engagements, with a primary focus on internal controls over financial reporting in a dual-listed environment (NYSE and LSE).
This role goes beyond execution of audit procedures—serving as a project lead responsible for delivery, quality, and stakeholder engagement. In your role, you will ensure audits are completed on time, to a high standard, and in alignment with Internal Audit methodology.
The role supports compliance with US SOX and the UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls, including IT general controls, application controls, and data interfaces. The Sr. Technology Compliance Auditor partners closely with IT and business leadership to translate audit results into actionable remediation plans and strengthen the overall control environment.
You will:
Audit Delivery & Project Management
Lead multiple audit engagements in parallel, managing timelines, scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned audits, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all phases (planning, fieldwork, reporting)
Coordinate audit projects with team members, providing direction, clarifying expectations, and ensuring consistent execution
Proactively identify and resolve delivery risks, escalating issues as appropriate
Quality Assurance & Technical Execution
Perform and oversee testing of ITGCs (access, change management, operations), ITACs, and key reports supporting financial processes
Review workpapers for completeness, accuracy, and audit defensibility, ensuring alignment with Internal Audit standards
Drive consistency in testing approaches, documentation, and evidence standards across engagements
Apply professional judgment to assess control design and operating effectiveness and identify meaningful issues
SOX & Compliance Program Execution
Support internal controls testing to meet US SOX and UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) requirements
Coordinate with external auditors, supporting walkthroughs, evidence requests, and issue resolution
Contribute to continuous improvement of the IT SOX and broader compliance program
Promote standardization and scalability of controls and testing across regions
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Demonstrate strong executive presence when communicating with IT management and key stakeholders
Clearly articulate risks, control gaps, and impacts in a concise and business-relevant manner
Lead discussions to develop practical, sustainable remediation plans, holding stakeholders accountable to timelines
Build and maintain effective working relationships across IT, Finance, and business teams
You have:
3–5 years of combined technology, risk, and compliance experience
Proven ability to manage multiple projects or audits simultaneously and meet deadlines
Experience reviewing work performed by others (e.g., peer review or contractor oversight)
Hands-on experience with ITGCs; exposure to ITACs, interfaces, and end-to-end financial processes preferred
Experience supporting SOX compliance programs; familiarity with UK Provision 29 preferred
Experience working with external auditors (e.g., Big 4) strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to work effectively as a team leader and team member
Fluency in English

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