IT Controls Tester

About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an IT Controls Tester to work for our global systems

integrator client, to support our

client's Group Digital function within a delivery‑focused financial

controls programme. You'll play a key role in executing IT General Controls

(ITGC) testing across a defined portfolio of finance-related applications,

helping to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of Serco's Financial Controls

Framework.

This

is initially an assignment until the end of the year, starting as soon as possible, with

a predominantly remote, UK‑based working arrangement and occasional travel to client site in London as required. This

is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT audit or controls

professional who enjoys hands‑on delivery, strong stakeholder engagement, and

working within a structured governance environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an IT

Controls Tester to plan, execute, and document ITGC testing activity in line

with the approved Risk and Controls Matrix (RACM) and test methodology. You'll

work closely with Group Finance, system owners, and technology support teams to

coordinate access, obtain evidence, and complete testing activity within agreed

timelines.

The

role is delivery‑focused, scoped to complete the planned controls

testing programme, identify and document deficiencies, and support remediation

tracking. You'll also review SOC1 reports for supplier‑managed

applications and highlight any control gaps for further action.

You'll

operate under the direction of the Group Director- Governance & Portfolio

Compliance, contributing to audit‑ready documentation and clear, concise reporting to

the IT Risk Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling IT

controls testing across an agreed application estate

• Coordinating with system

owners and support teams to arrange access, evidence, and testing windows

• Executing ITGC testing in

line with the approved RACM and test methodology

• Documenting completed

testing, including sampling approaches and retained audit evidence

• Identifying and documenting

control deficiencies, including agreed remediation actions, owners, and

timelines

• Reviewing SOC1 reports for

supplier‑managed systems and

identifying control gaps

• Updating control descriptions

where processes or technology have changed

• Reporting control

deficiencies to the IT Risk Manager for inclusion in the risk register

• Providing progress updates

and completing assigned testing activity within the six‑month term

About You

• Proven experience in an IT

audit, assurance, or IT controls testing role for finance systems

• Strong understanding of IT

General Controls and recognised control frameworks

• Experience

reviewing and assessing SOC1/SOC2 reports

• Ability to assess,

articulate, and document the risk impact of control deficiencies

• High attention to detail with

excellent written documentation skills

• Strong analytical skills with

the ability to identify control gaps in complex systems and processes

• Clear communicator,

comfortable engaging with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• Self‑directed and delivery‑focused, able to manage

workload independently

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering IT

controls testing within a finance‑related

environment

• Background in IT, technology

operations, or IT service delivery

• Professional certification

related to IT audit, risk, or controls

Working Arrangements

• Predominantly remote (UK‑based)
• Occasional travel to client

site as required

• No line management, budget

ownership, or authority to accept risk or redesign controls

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK 'Best Employer'.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension