Lead/Senior, IT Auditor, Sox Compliance  

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com 

We are currently seeking an experienced highly motivated individual to join Pearson as our Senior IT Auditor, Sox Compliance.  This position reports to the Director, IT Governance and Compliance, overseeing our Global Digital & Technology Space. 

Key Responsibilities  

Review process documentation, lead walkthroughs of key ITGC processes and controls and ensure internal process flowcharts/narratives are up to date and accurate  Testing of controls and assisting in the development and advancement of IT audit and compliance efforts pursuant Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)  Communicate with external auditors to coordinate PBCs, reliance testing, etc.  Monitoring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and overall information management strategy  Perform root cause analysis and assist management in developing recommendations to correct control deficiencies  Provide ideas for process enhancements and follow up on audit findings to ensure they are addressed by process and control owners in a timely manner  Assist with control deficiency risk impact assessments and communicate results to management and external auditors   Interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members in a wide variety of settings  Assume additional duties as requested or assigned by Manager or Director of IT Audit and Compliance  Mentor junior staff as appropriate 

Essential Qualifications and Skills 

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Finance, or Accounting required  CISA, CIA or CPA Professional Certification Preferred  3yrs + SOX ITGC experience in large publicly traded organization and/or public accounting