Technology Risk & Controls Senior Analyst, ET & Corporate

WPP
Chennai
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Communication","Analytical skills","Time management","Interpersonal skills","Proactive mindset"]

Operate within the second-line Technology Risk & Controls function to execute IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and support SOX compliance for ERP and corporate systems. Lead testing cycles, identify control gaps, and coordinate internal/external audit requests with high-quality evidence. Partner with control owners, application teams, and Finance Risk & Controls to support audit readiness (including SOX 404), improve documentation and evidence quality, and coach junior analysts.

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Technology Risk & Controls Senior Analyst, ET & Corporate

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Job Summary

Operate within the second-line Technology Risk & Controls function to execute IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and support SOX compliance for ERP and corporate systems. Lead testing cycles, identify control gaps, and coordinate internal/external audit requests with high-quality evidence. Partner with control owners, application teams, and Finance Risk & Controls to support audit readiness (including SOX 404), improve documentation and evidence quality, and coach junior analysts.
Location: Chennai
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Independently perform control design and operating effectiveness testing across ERP and corporate systems, including ITGCs, automated controls, and interfaces.
  • •Lead testing cycles for defined systems or processes, ensuring completeness and quality of outputs.
  • •Identify control gaps and weaknesses and articulate impact and remediation requirements.
  • •Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits: coordinate audit requests, manage timelines, and submit high-quality evidence.
  • •Support walkthroughs, address auditor queries, collaborate with control owners and application teams, and coach junior analysts while improving evidence quality and audit readiness.

Key Requirements

  • •Strong experience in ITGC, SOX controls, or technology risk.
  • •Ability to execute control testing accurately and consistently in line with defined methodologies.
  • •Strong attention to detail focused on evidence quality and documentation standards.
  • •Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision while managing assigned tasks and deadlines.
  • •Analytical and communication skills to explain control requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical skillsTime managementInterpersonal skillsProactive mindset
Certifications:CISACIACRISC
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ERPITGCSOXSOX 404

Company Brief

WPP
Global marketing and communications services group offering advertising, media investment management, branding, public relations, and digital services to multinational clients across industries.
Industry: Advertising Media Groups
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1971
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