IT Controls Analyst II

Job Description

The IT Controls Analyst II will be part of Remitly's SOX program management office (PMO), which oversees and manages the SOX program compliance within Remitly. This role, which will report to the Head of SOX while supporting the IT SOX PMO Manager, will work across the company to ensure that the SOX PMO provides support to the 1st Line of Defense (LOD) process and control owners. This role will additionally collaborate with 2nd and 3rd LOD teams to ensure our SOX compliance program is evolving with the company as we build new products, improve existing processes and products, and implement new systems and controls. You will be based in Managua, Nicaragua or Manila, Philippines, and will work a hybrid schedule.

You Will

• Support SOX PMO Managers in conducting IT risk assessments and defining scoping activities to ensure appropriate coverage of in-scope systems, reports / queries / spreadsheets (also known as Information Prepared by Entity or IPE), and controls.
• Assist 1st LOD with designing IT processes and controls to mitigate financial reporting risks from initiation through reporting, and provide guidance / advisory around SOX control readiness for business-as-usual IT processes.
• Assist with SOX documentation and related activities, such as reviewing and updating process flowcharts and risk-control matrices (RCMs), pre-reviewing control evidence, and providing guidance/ advisory to control owners on whether the evidence is complete and fit for purpose.
• Participate in walkthroughs / test of design and related preparation, and coordinate with 1st LOD to respond to and provide 404a/b audit requests/questions.
• Act as a liaison between internal and external auditors, responding to audit requests and inquiries.
• Assist with tracking and validating the remediation plans for previously identified IT related issues.
• Assist in the design, validation, and execution of controls over key reports and spreadsheets (Information Prepared by Entity – IPE), ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data sources.
• Assist with SOC report evaluation for third party systems risks relevant for financial reporting.
  
  

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or related field or experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounting, Information Systems, or related field or experience.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) – including access controls, change management, backup/recovery, and computer operations.
• Familiarity with application controls, automated controls, and Information Prepared by Entity (IPE) concepts.
• Familiarity with agile environments and controls in DevOps/CI-CD pipelines
• Good working knowledge of internal control frameworks and standards, such as COSO and SOX.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP is preferred.
• High level of English proficiency — especially for interacting with IT, business teams, and external auditors.
• Experience working with global cross-functional teams, and external consultants.
  
  

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.