IT Audit Specialist - Internal Audit, SOX Controls, Compliance & Risk

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple yet powerful:to add life to a lifetime of learning. Every learning experience is an opportunity for personal and professional transformation. With nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, delivering digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data to learners in almost 200 countries.

Learning isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.

Role Overview

Pearson is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Audit Specialist - Internal Audit, Controls, Compliance & Risk to support our global SOX compliance program. This role is execution‑focused and plays a critical part in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT Application Controls (ITACs) across key systems.

You will work closely with IT, Finance, Business stakeholders, and External Auditors across the US, UK, and India to ensure robust control design, compliance, and risk mitigation within a rapid‑paced, global workplace.





Key Responsibilities

SOX & IT Controls Execution
Support Pearson’s global SOX compliance program, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple geographies
Execute design assessments and operating effectiveness testing for IT Application Controls (ITACs)
Prepare detailed SOX-compliant testing workpapers to support control validation
Conduct day-to-day ITAC testing and document results clearly and accurately
Monitor compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and external regulations

Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with Finance, IT, Developers, Business teams, and control owners to ensure effective control design
Coordinate with external auditors on walkthroughs, PBC requests, testing inquiries, and remediation follow-ups
Proactively communicate risks, findings, and improvement prospects

Risk & Continuous Improvement
Assist with control deficiency impact assessments and risk evalu

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