IT Governance, Risk

Zip Co Sydney, New South Wales, Australia IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager (SOX) Zip Co is seeking an IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager (SOX) to own and uplift IT controls, ensure SOX compliance, and collaborate with Finance, Enterprise Risk Management, and external auditors. Responsibilities Own and uplift the IT controls that keep Zip secure, compliant and audit‑ready. Bring deep experience in SOX, IT assurance and control design within cloud and SaaS environments. Hybrid working from our Sydney office so you can collaborate meaningfully while doing your best work. Lead annual SOX scoping, planning and reliance strategies in partnership with Finance SOX and Enterprise Risk. Maintain Zip’s IT Risk and Control Matrix in line with COSO 2013 and PCAOB standards. Conduct walkthroughs, testing and documentation of IT General Controls and key application controls. Manage evidence requests, sampling, re‑performance testing and all PBC coordination with auditors. Validate information produced by the entity for accuracy and completeness of key reports and data sets used in ICFR. Review SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, assess CUECs and confirm Zip’s internal controls address identified requirements. Tackle, validate and report on remediation progress for IT control deficiencies, providing clear visibility to leadership, Finance SOX and ERM. Deliver regular ICFR testing status updates and insights to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Qualifications 6+ years’ experience in IT audit, IT governance or SOX compliance, with hands‑on ownership of IT SOX programs. Strong working knowledge of SOX Sections 302 and 404, COSO 2013 and PCAOB AS 2201. Proven experience conducting ITGC walkthroughs, testing and evidence validation within ICFR environments. Understanding of cloud and SaaS architectures and their impact on control design and assurance. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into audit‑ready documentation. Experience using GRC or audit workpaper platforms, strong Excel capability for sampling, data validation and IPE analysis. A mindset that embraces AI and new tools to adapt, learn and grow. Aptitude for identifying and managing risks; leaders in all roles are expected to practice effective risk management. Alignment with Zip values: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together, and Change the Game. Benefits 25 days paid leave annually, including birthday leave and quarterly wellbeing days. 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, and 4 weeks for supporting carers. Family support policies including miscarriage bereavement leave and domestic violence leave. Mental health and wellness initiatives: $299 annual wellbeing allowance, free access to EAP service Sonder for you and family, discounted private health insurance and ClassPass rates. Access to Flare Benefits Hub and Novated Leasing for lifestyle savings. 2 days paid volunteering leave per year. Fee‑free Zip products and discounts with Zip merchant partners. Team social events, modern offices, free breakfast daily, and weekly free lunches. Diversity & Inclusion We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status and everything else that makes you unique. We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know if any adjustments are needed. About Zip Co Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company offering innovative, people‑centred products that bring customers and merchants together. Operating in Australia, New Zealand and the US, Zip provides point‑of‑sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants. We’re proud to be a values‑led business guided by Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Financial Services; IT Services; IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr